CATHY SEAGO AND DANCERS (United Kingdom)

How we know we are here. Part I : Cupp

Performances:
17 August 2007
3.30pm and 8pm
Gallery Theatre, National Museum of Singapore

Synopsis:

Shadow frames reveal shades of tension.
As content and context merge, a
multi-media spectrum of form
and perspective unfolds.

Choreography: Cathy Seago
Dancers: Jo Meredith, Rosalind Noctor & Cathy Seago
Video Art: Snake Oil; David McCormick & Ben Johnson
Sound Art: Matt Hainsby
Scenography & Costume: Hetta Johnson

Cathy Seago creates works which communicate movement beyond the comfortable limits of physicality, challenging habits of viewing. A precise vocabulary of dense and innate rhythmic structures create a rich and raw environment contextualised within set, light and sound. The work explores the tensions created when live performance, surface design and video art share performance space.

Cathy Seago, Artistic Director of CATHY SEAGO & DANCERS, is currently based in the UK, working as a Lecturer in Dance at the University of Winchester. Previously, she has been on the faculty at Laban and Roehampton University. She teaches, creates new work and sets repertoire internationally, and has received awards in support of choreographic research and production in the UK and the US. Cathy graduated in 1998 with a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Sarah Lawrence College (New York), and obtained professional certificates at the Merce Cunningham Studio (New York).

CATHY SEAGO AND DANCERS has received awards in support of choreographic research and performance since 1998 through work in Europe, the US and SE Asia. In the UK, Cathy Seago and dancers have been supported by Arts Council England, ADI at the Royal Opera House, Evolution at The Place, commissioning awards at Jacksons Lane and as Hertsdance Associate Artist. ‘How we know we are here. Part I : Cupp’ is made possible with the support of Arts Council England and University of Winchester.

“Seago’s thirst for experimentation and philosophy becomes more and more seductive…. as gripping as it is tender.” (The Stage)

JO MEREDITH
Dancer

Jo Meredith received her MA in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School, and has performed in numerous productions on national stages such as the Bloombury Theatre, the Peacock Theatre and the Y Theatre. She has recently danced in various productions of Y Dance Company and Diversions Dance Company, and was involved in events of high public interest such as the Holocaust Memorial and the Senedd Opening in 2006. Choreographic Achievements include ‘I Travel Alone’ (2007) and ‘Elegy’ (2005), which were shown at The Place: Robin Howard Dance Theatre.

ROSALIND NOCTOR
Dancer

Rosalind Noctor graduated with a National Diploma in Performing Arts from the Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance, and did her Postgraduate in Performance at London Contemporary Dance School. Her dance experience embraces numerous works, such as ‘Hedgehogs and Honeybeads’, ‘The First Time’ together with Nu:Tempo Dance Company Brazil, as well as ‘Augustine’, ‘Hotel’, and ‘Stories’ with the Darkin’ Ensemble. In addition, she was involved in the musical ‘Match Girls’ as the part of ‘Bettie’, the Brecht Play ‘The Good Person of Szechwan' as the part of ‘God I’, and various music and film videos. She has been teaching improvisation as well as dance technique and repertoire at schools and universities throughout the UK, Denmark and Portugal.