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| Abbreviation | NDCWales |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1983 |
| Founders | Roy Campbell-Moore Ann Sholem |
| Purpose | Dance Company |
Region served | UK and Internationally |
Artistic Director | Matthew Robinson |
| Website | www.ndcwales.co.uk |
National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales), originally Diversions, The Dance Company of Wales, is the national dance company of Wales. It was established in 1983 by Roy Campbell-Moore and Ann Sholem and is funded by the Arts Council of Wales.[1] It was renamed in 2009. Matthew Robinson was appointed Artistic Director in 2021.
National Dance Company Wales is a resident company at the Wales Millennium Centre and is a contemporary dance company which performs work from established international choreographers and tours throughout the UK and abroad.[2] Programmes of dance are presented within the format of double and triple bills.
The company also runs a wide range of participation, professional development and "engagement opportunities" for people of all ages. This includes open classes and rehearsals, dance courses,[3] the Young Associates programme,[4] Dance for Parkinson's and support for Wales-based choreographers.
- ^ Roy, Sanjoy (2010-02-16). "Step by step guide to dance: National Dance Company Wales". The Guardian. Retrieved 2011-03-14.
- ^ "National Dance Company Wales". WMC. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
- ^ Roxelana, Anna (December 2010). "The Arts in Wales: 2011 Preview". Buzz Magazine. p. 16. Retrieved 2011-03-14.
- ^ "Participation". NDCWales. Retrieved 2011-03-14.