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FLAWLESS – CHASE THE DREAM They don’t come much slicker than this. Despite being denied the top prize on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, Flawless have been true to their catchphrase, ‘Chase the dream, not the competition’, and continue to reach for the top. Having recently starred in box office smash StreetDance 3D, the guys have now put together their first full-length show, premiering at this year’s Fringe. Expect fast-paced synchronicity and crowd-pleasing manoeuvres, plus a few routines to make you think. Highly recommended. ■ Udderbelly’s Pasture, 0844 545 8252, 7–30 Aug (not 16), 3.45pm, £13.50–£16.50 (£12.50–£15). Previews 5 & 6 Aug, 3.45pm, £8. E N R O H T A L L U E V E T S
5QUESTIONS
Natalie Trewinnard of Scottish Dance Theatre tells us why we should be checking out her company this Fringe – and a few other things besides
5 reasons to come and see SDT’s two Fringe shows Three contrasting works of total theatre; powerfully athletic; SDT dancers have individuality and personality; groundbreaking work; thought- provoking.
4 more Fringe dance shows you’ll be seeing
BalletLorent’s Blood Sweat and Tears; Retina Dance Company’s La Lutte; Smallpetitklein’s Still and Jean Abreu Dance’s Inside.
3 best things about being a dancer
Freedom of exploration, getting the chance to express ideas and storytelling as part of an indispensable team and performing in a universal language.
2 words that sum up the SDT style Vibrant and innovative.
1 thing that you hope will happen during this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Scottish Dance Theatre will break the boundaries of people’s expectations. (Interview by Kelly Apter) ■ Zoo Southside, 662 6892, 7–22 Aug (not 17), 7pm, £12.
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✽✽ Dance Base – Love Dance There’s more dance than you can shake a stick at taking place at Dance Base this Fringe. And at £5 a pop, you can afford to take a few risks. Pick up one of the handy fold- up guides in their Grassmarket premises, and discover dance every hour, on the hour. Dance Base, 225 5525, 12-22 Aug (not 16), times vary, £5. Previews 11 Aug, times vary, £3. ✽✽ Flawless – Chase the Dream If fast-paced, high- energy, slick, professional street dance is your thing, then look no farther. Not only that, but these guys have peppered their show with a few thought- provoking routines that will have you pondering long after the show. See Big Pic, left. Udderbelly’s Pasture, 0844 545 8252, 7–30 Aug (not 16), 3.45pm, £13.50–£16.50 (£12.50–£15). Previews 5 & 6 Aug, 3.45pm, £8. ✽✽ Martin Creed – Ballet Work No 1020 Having bagged the art world’s biggest gong, Turner Prize-winner Creed branches out into classical ballet, as well as playing live with his band. See preview, page 48. Traverse Theatre, 228 1404, 8–15 Aug (not 9), times vary, £17–£19 (£6–£13). ✽✽ Inside Brazilian-born choreographer Jean Abreu uses his all-male company to explore the desperation and hope of prison life. Accompanied live by instrumental guitar band 65daysofstatic. Zoo Roxy, 662 6892, 6–14 Aug, 6.25pm, £12. ✽✽ Scottish Dance Theatre A diverse double-bill from Scotland’s national contemporary dance company, featuring the cleverly choreographed NQR and upbeat Life and Times of Girl A. See 5 Questions, left. Zoo Southside, 662 6892, 7–22 Aug (not 17), 7pm, £12. For Festival Index see page 128.