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Sticking a video screen behind your choreography is all the rage these days, but few people do it as seamlessly as 9,," these guys. Compagnie Montalvo-Hervieu from France has ,1" blended ballet, contemporary, African and breakdance with a stunning video backdrop, to create one of the most memorable and accessible dance shows in Edinburgh this year. Expect lions, giant bunnies, tightrope walking elephants and lots more besides.
Playhouse, 473 2000, I 7-73 Aug, 8pm, E8—E28.
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Natasha Gilmore explores cultural heritage, life as a footballer's wife and more in her autobiographical solo, Madam Bazie. But first, she answers our questions
5 words sum up your dance piece, Madame Bazie? Comic. intimate. rrliculmng. envitlonal. intr'cate.
4 shows you’re looking forward to seeing
Excin'thing at Assembly Aurora Nora and Dance Base. A performance l know ahsoritel, nothing about. The .e*. -‘ Solomon Sisters ‘YlCldiSl‘: \yliiLi(l(3‘.‘lll(i‘. Scottish Bare? a'“: the Trisha Brown Compan, at the international Festua:
3 things did you discover while creating the piece? Compared to the written .word. autobiographical we performance is much less common — I thank discdered .'.rh\_,. selo work is a personal chazlenge. espeCia'l, for seiner/1e as talkative as me; I can't escape l“, sense of 'tuPYZJ.
2 reasons why Dance Base is a great place to be Eac‘i programme is l)rllllaflil‘, constructed cohesme dance pieces; Ha~.ing peen :nspreo b, snatching dance. ,Cu can be further mashed atteridzng owsinps 1 word to describe how you feel about dance? All .e. I Dance Base. 225 5525. 70— 72. 74 8 78 Aug, :mes xary.
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programmes and a kids show to pick from, you'll be spout for choice at Scotland's National Centre for Dance. Contemporary. Indian, hip hop. dance theatre - it's all here and more. Dance Base, 225 5525. 10— 78 Aug (/70! 73). times vary, {‘7 7 (F7); Prevrews 8 8 9 Aug. £‘6~f8.
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The International l estival dance programme gets off to a fine start With this unique show from France's Compagnie Montaivo-Hervueu. See preview, left. Playhouse, 473 2000, 7 I~ 73 Aug, 8pm, £58428.
Maximum Crew Breakdance spectacular from one of Korea's hottest b boy crews. See reVIew. page 45. Assemb/y(a)Assemb/y Hall, 623 3030, untr/27Aug, $72—$73 (Clo-El I).
>§< Tap Ole Entertaining mix of tap dance and classical Spanish guitar from this hugely talented foursome. See review, page 44. C, Chambers Street. 0845 260 7234, until 27 Aug, 5. 75pm, [850—57050 (£5.50—E950).
* lncarnat Easily one of the most disturbing but compelling shows at this year’s Fringe. BraZil's Lia Rodriquez Companhia use blood. blood and more blood to highlight the suffering of the world. See review, page 44. Assembly Aurora Nova, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not Tue), 9.30pm, $72—$73 (EQ-EIO).
>l< Mell Melo ll High camp meets technically skilled dancing in this fun show parodying everything from ballet to ice dance. Assembly Universal Arts, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 73, 20), 70.75pm, 72—273 (570—27 1).
For venue addresses see index page 96.
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