16th of December

 

Free dance workshop and activity for the whole family!

Be featured in our short dance film too!

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Join MCDC in this fun & groovy dance workshop for all the family dance experience not nessesery.

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You will learn some simple dance moves and then have the opportunity featured strutting your stuff in our short film  about the creative people of folkestone!

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No experience needed, just lots of enthusiasm!

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Where: Harbour Arm  (Under the Folkestone sign) Folkestone

When: 5th of August 

            10am - 11am dance workshop including warm up & learning a short dance

             11am - 1pm filming the dance we learnt for those who want to take part

Costume: wear anything in grey and/or yellow (we will have some items for you to borrow if you like)

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It's FREE and open to everyone, no dance experience required!

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5th of March 

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Our higly anticipated tour of "In Clouds" is set to take flight, and we are thrilled to share the first lef of dances with you!

Catch us at:

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• 2nd of May South by South East Festival, Canterbury

• 11th of May Forbury Fiesta, Reading 

• 22nd of June, Broad Street Reading

• 6th of July, Medway bOing, Chatham

• 17th of July, Medoffield School, Sittingbourne

• 24th & 25th of August, bOing Festival, Canterbury

• 30th of August, Harbour Arm, Folkestone

16th of December

 

16th of December at 6pm:
Swirling clouds dance across the sky

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Join us to discover more and get immersed in the unforgettable experience of cloud gazing little bit differently. 

10th of September

 

Welcome to The Hop Square Performance Programme presented by Pi Artworks. Curated by Jyll Bradley & Generously supported by VADA

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The Hop Square will host the following performances. Free and suitable for all:

 

Wednesday 11 - Sunday 15 October (Except Saturday 14) at 4pm, with an introduction by Fatos Ustek, Curator Frieze Sculpture 2023. The performances last approx. 15 mins. 

 

MCDC present Hopping by Kent based Choreographer Michaela Cisarikova, a joy-fuelled dance work on growth, both plant and human. With original score by composer Emily Peasgood. Originally commissioned by the Hayward Gallery. 

11th of September

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Our open workshops are back!

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WHEN: Wednesday 25th of October

WHERE: The Quarterhouse Folkestone

DISCRIPTION: 10am - 2.30pm of MCDC company method led by Michaela Cisarikova

1hour breaking foundations led by Rachael Hooper

PRICE:

£ 20 book at mcdc.contact@gmail.com

£ 25 on the day (only 2 spaces available)

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7th of September

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At MCDC, we challenge our performers’ and our audiences’ creativity with bold visual works that push the boundaries of hip-hop and contemporary dance styles. We often collaborate with striking costume and set design, finding innovative ways to invite the audience to take part in our artistry. We are passionate about taking our work to unusual places, bringing our upbeat and quirky outdoor performances to audiences who are new to urban dance. 

 

We are now looking for 4 dance artists for the R&D phase of our new show, In Clouds. We want dancers with a good awareness of their personal artistry and a willingness to collaborate in the creative process. We are looking for:

 

• A strong foundation in hip hop and/or contemporary dance with an ability to push the limits of the styles and explore the possibilities of how they can be blended

• Highly skilled dancers with a unique movement or artistic flair and a strong sense of self

• Good ability to improvise/freestyle and interact with the world around them

• Proactive and adaptable dancers who are reliable team members with a strong work ethic in the studio and a positive energy

• Experience or interest in performing in a range of outdoor settings 

 

You will need to have availability for the following, exact dates TBC:

 

Audition — Weds 18th October                                                                   

Call back — Weds 25th October

R&D: 2 weeks across November, December in Folkestone

Public performance 15th of December in Folkestone 

1 week development in January TBC

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Applications:

We are particularly looking to hear from Kent based dancers, so if you feel you are not an exact match for the current project or are not available for all the dates, please get in touch anyway, we would love to get to know you! Please also apply if you have worked with us before or have applied for previous call outs.

 

We know that Kent’s transport links aren’t great and being a freelance dance artist outside of London can be hard, so we have 5 bursaries available for Kent-based dancers to support the costs of transport links to auditions.

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We want to see:

 

1 min of you freestyling. We want to see how you move in your unique movement language and express yourself through your strongest styles, not another choreographer’s work!

 

FEE: ITC rates                                                                                          Deadline: 1st of October 2023

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11th of September

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Our open workshops are back!

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WHEN: Wednesday 4th of October

WHERE: Liv2Dance Studios, 5-7 Park Street, Ashford. TN24 8LR

DISCRIPTION: 2hours MCDC company method led by Michaela Cisarikova

1hour breaking foundations led by Rachael Hooper

PRICE:

£15 book at mcdc.contact@gmail.com

£ 20 on the day (if spaces available)

half price for MCDC dancers!

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11th May 2023

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Fish Out of Water is the latest touring performance from MCDC Michaela Cisarikova Dance Company, known for bold visuals and her signature hip hop and contemporary dance style. 

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Tour dates:

14th of April - Ashford, Mural Festival, 11.30 & 1.15pm 

1st of July Woking, Jubilee square, Woking Town Centre, GU21 6GA, 12pm & 2pm

12th & 13th of July Sittingbourne - private school performances

16th July - Greenwich Family Arts Festival, Bostall Gardens, Bostall Gardens, 2pm & 4pm

12th of August, Woking Lake View Community Centre 11.50 & 2.10pm

19th of August - Dover:

1pm - 1.30pm Pencester Gardens, 

3pm - 3.30pm Marina Curve, seafront,  CANCELLED! 

23rd of September - 11.45am Maidstone, BeYou event 

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Keep an eye out on the social media for most up to date info!

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Fish Out of Water is Co-commissioned by Applause and The Marlowe, with support of SELEP Ltd as a part of Catalyst For Culture and supported by Arts Council England and South East Dance. 

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2nd July 2022

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Fish Out of Water is the latest touring performance from MCDC Michaela Cisarikova Dance Company, known for bold visuals and her signature hip hop and contemporary dance style. 

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27th & 28th of August at 11.30am & 3pm at Gulbenkian Lawn, Canterbury

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Post show jam: Join MCDC dancers after their performance of ‘Fish Out of Water’. Through fun play and games we will move and explore our new, colourful home at the bOing festival. All ages are welcome to join in.

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Fish Out of Water is Co-commissioned by Applause and The Marlowe, with support of SELEP Ltd as a part of Catalyst For Culture and supported by Arts Council England and South East Dance. 

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2nd June 2022

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Plymouth Central Park Event Space 8th June 6-9pm 

Southampton Bargate 10th – 12th June 6-9pm 

Farnborough Queensmead Car Park 14th June 6-9pm

Crawley Memorial Gardens 15th June 6-9pm 

Hackney Pedro Youth Club 16th June 2-8pm 

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We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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Fish Out of Water is Co-commissioned by Applause and The Marlowe, with support of SELEP Ltd as a part of Catalyst For Culture and supported by Arts Council England and South East Dance. 

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1nd June 2022

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We are excited to share that Fish Out of water is part of Applause summer menu 2022 and that we are heading on tour from June - October 2022.

 

3rd of June (Saturday) Dance Woking 11.30am & 1.20pm 

4th of June (Sunday) East Malling, 11.30am & 1.10pm & 2.50pm

9th of July (Saturday) Chatham Carnival 11am & 3pm

31st of July (Sunday) Milton Creek Country Park

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We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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Fish Out of Water is Co-commissioned by Applause and The Marlowe, with support of SELEP Ltd as a part of Catalyst For Culture and supported by Arts Council England and South East Dance. 

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15th of May

 

 

Jyll Bradley’s new interactive commission links the urban landscape of the Southbank Centre to the hop gardens of Kent. 

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It's now open to public, go an immerse yourself in the colourful light by the Hayward gallery, get inspired and absorb the colours and geometry. 

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FREE

18 May –⁠ 2 Oct, open 24 hours

Hayward Gallery Terrace

Art & exhibitions

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2nd May 2022

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We are excited to share that Fish Out of water is part of Applause summer menu 2022 and that we are heading on tour from May - October 2022.

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First 2 Stops of Fish Out of Water:

South By South East, 11th of May at 12.15pm Free, Registry Lawn - University of Kent, Canterbury

Brighton Fringe, 1pm & 3pm,  i360 Event Space East, Brighton 

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We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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Fish Out of Water is Co-commissioned by Applause and The Marlowe, with support of SELEP Ltd as a part of Catalyst For Culture and supported by Arts Council England and South East Dance. 

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10th January 2022

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We are excited to share that Fish Out of water is part of Applause summer menu 2022 and that we are heading on tour from May - October 2022.

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Keep an eye out for tour dates!

For bookings and more information please contact us on mcdc.contact@gmail.com

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Fish Out of Water is Co-commissioned by Applause and The Marlowe, with support of SELEP Ltd as a part of Catalyst For Culture and supported by Arts Council England.

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2nd November

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Free Outdoor Event!

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Tuesday 2nd of November 4pm

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In the spirit of Janus, the Roman God of endings and beginnings, Creative Folkestone and MCDC with collaboration of the local youth (Studio 6 & Liv2Dance) will say farewell to the Triennial and hello to a winter season of events and activities on Tuesday 2 November. Hidden within the Triennial artwork Janus Fortress: Folkestone by Pilar Quinteros is a crowned skull.

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Join us for the parade at 4pm at East Cliff, 4.30pm at the Old High Street and 5pm performance at the Payers Park.

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21st July 2021

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Unveiling event for The Marsh Mosaics, plus a celebratory performance by Fifth Continent Landscape Partnership Scheme.

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First time in over a year performing indoors at the beautiful venue on a red carpet at St. Nicholas Church in New Romney!

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MCDC collaborating and creating with Kent based dancers and young dancers from Instep Dance Company to a song by wonderful local artists Freya Yard 'By the Sea'.

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FREE booking essential! 

12th September 2021

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We would love to invite you to a sharing of our new work in progress and experience the first interactions with you and the surroundings. 

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Fish Out of Water is an ambitious, fresh, multi-disciplinary outdoor dance performance which explores themes of belonging, displacement and migrancy.

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MCDC will immerse you in their interactive world by using improvised dance, colourful sculptures and responsive live, upbeat music inspired by people of Folkestone. Will you welcome us on the next adventure?

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12pm The Harbour Arm, Folkestone at the end of the market stools 

4pm The Payers Park, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1BN

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FREE just turn up!

10th June 2021

Deadline for applications is midnight on 21st of June

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We are looking for professional, versatile UK based dancers with a hip hop and/or contemporary background and strong improvisation skills for our upcoming outdoor pop-up dance show “Fish Out of Water” premiering at Folkestone Triennial 2021 and for future opportunities.

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Auditions will take place in Folkestone on the 23rd and 24th of June by invitation only! Please state preferred audition date in your application.

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Rehearsals dates take place in Folkestone. We're looking for dancers who can commit to:

28th, 29th, 30th of June | 7th , 8th of July | 19th - 23rd of july R&D

Performance dates TBC

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Fee: Equity/ITC rates

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If you’re interested in this role and would like to attend the audition, please email your headshot, CV, showreel and/or dance footage to mcdc.contact@gmail.com

14th January 2020

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MCDC redirected to Folkestone in April 2020 and want to celebrate this exciting change by offering free open professional classes to dancers based in Kent during February. 

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Michaela, the artistic director wants to meet local talent, give something back during these challenging times and bring new opportunities to share, connect and network with each other. 

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 3rd of February 6 - 7.30pm 

10th of February 6 - 7.30pm 

17th of February 6 - 7.30pm

24th of February 6 - 7.30pm 

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The classes are delivered via online platform ZOOM. Please register your interest on mcdc.contact@gmail.com

10th of January 2020

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Excited to be premiering our first 3D immersive adaptation of a dance production on YouTubeVR next Friday! Integrating contemporary & urban dance with virtual reality to magically transport you to the stage and into an immersive world of music and dance.

 

"Leaf No Trace" is a 3D VR180 immersive dance collaboration between Create 1st and the MCDC.

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Leaf No Trace will be premiering on Friday 22nd January at 21:00 UTC on the Create1st YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4yr4HknXmA&t=352s

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It can be enjoyed either in 2D, or for the ultimate fully immersive 3D experience on the Oculus Quest.

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I hope you can join us and share your thoughts with us!