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Marking our 15th anniversary in 2026 — Crafting contemporary #dance that moves the #NorthEast of England and beyond. Proud producers of @esdpresents.
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡. Tonight, at our 15th Anniversary Celebration – VISION IN MOTION, we are proud to announce Eliot Smith Dance’s 10 Year Vision. A bold vision for the next decade — rooted in our home in the North East, with ambitions reaching nationally and internationally. 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗
𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗. 2036 starts here. Discover our vision and 𝙇𝙀𝙏’𝙎 𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙆:
🌐 eliotsmithdance.com/2036 🔗 Click the link in our bio #EliotSmithDance #ESD2036 #10YearVision #FromNorthumberlandToTheWorld #Dance A contemporary dancer performs inside a large glass-and-wood conservatory overlooking the Northumberland countryside. Beneath the image, bold white text reads: “FROM NORTHUMBERLAND TO THE WORLD.” Further text reads “LET’S TALK. DISCOVER THE VISION. ELIOTSMITHDANCE.COM/2036.” The Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) logo appears at the bottom. taken in Northumberland by @eliotsmithdance
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ONE RETURN. ONE NIGHT ONLY. 🩶 After nearly five years away from the stage as a performer, Eliot Smith returns in a deeply personal evening of dance. Eliot Smith: Return brings together a powerful triple bill of solo works, choreographed by Eliot and award-winning guest choreographers, celebrating reflection, resilience and creative renewal. Presented for one night only on Thursday 3 December 2026, 7:30pm at Alphabetti Theatre @alphabetti_theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne, this special performance marks the grand finale of Eliot Smith Dance’s 15th Anniversary Year. 🎟️ Tickets Selling Now – Link in bio 🗓️ Thursday 3 December 2026 📍 Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne 🕢 7:30pm 📸 Eliot Smith by photographer Darren Irwin. I.D: Black-and-white promotional poster for Eliot Smith: Return. Eliot Smith is shown in a curled, reflective pose, balanced on the balls of his feet against a plain studio background. Bold text reads “ELIOT SMITH RETURN” and “A TRIPLE BILL OF SOLOS”. The poster includes the Alphabetti Theatre logo, the Eliot Smith Dance 15th anniversary logo, and the performance date: 3 December, 7:30pm. #EliotSmithDance #EliotSmithReturn #ESD15 #ContemporaryDance #Newcastle taken in Alphabetti Theatre by @eliotsmithdance
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PITMAN returns for its 10th Anniversary 🧡 ⛏️ We’re thrilled to announce the return of PITMAN – Eliot Smith’s acclaimed contemporary dance production inspired by the remarkable illustrations of the Ashington Group @ashingtongroup, also known as the Pitmen Painters. Celebrating both the 10th anniversary of the work and Eliot Smith Dance’s 15th anniversary, this new iteration features enhanced staging, a cast of six exceptional dancers, and an ambitious new theatrical vision. Through powerful choreography, evocative design, and a rich musical score, PITMAN brings to life a story of creativity, resilience, and community that continues to resonate today. 📍 Alnwick Playhouse @alnwickplayhouse 📅 Wednesday 11 November 2026 ⏰ 1.30pm & 7.30pm Join us for this uplifting celebration of North East heritage and experience a production described as “a masterpiece of contemporary dance that honours history with heart and soul.” ★★★★★ NE Magazine 🎟️ Book now and secure your seat: www.eliotsmithdance.com/pitman 🔗 Click the link in our bio 📞 Box Office: 01665 660550 PITMAN (2026) is an Eliot Smith Dance commission, created in association with Alnwick Playhouse and presented with the kind permission of The Ashington Group Trustees. The production is developed with the support of Woodhorn Museum @woodhornmuseum | North East Museums @northeastmuseums and is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England @aceagrams, with additional support from Dance City @dance_city_newcastle. 📸 Dancer Yamit Salazar @yamit_salazar. Photographer Darren Irwin @newcastleheadshots. I.D: A promotional poster for Pitman by Eliot Smith Dance featuring a smiling dancer mid-air, holding a wooden horse cutout against a dark green background. The poster highlights a five-star review with the quote, “A masterpiece of contemporary dance,” and includes the Alnwick Playhouse and Arts Council England logos. #PITMAN #EliotSmithDance #ContemporaryDance #AlnwickPlayhouse #PitmenPainters taken in Alnwick Playhouse by @eliotsmithdance
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3 months ago
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⛏️ PITMAN: THE EXHIBITION — OPEN PREVIEW A little behind-the-scenes glimpse of dancer Harry Wilson @haz_wilson00, photographed by John Lyons @johnlyons99, costume by Lucy Minta Reeves @lucymintareevesdesign as we prepare to bring PITMAN to life through photography. Join us at Dance City on Monday 26 October at 6pm for the open preview of PITMAN: The Exhibition, featuring an excerpt performance of The Miner from Eliot Smith’s PITMAN. Discover the stories, people and heritage of the Ashington Group, also known as the Pitmen Painters, through dance and photography. 📍 Dance City @dance_city_newcastle, Newcastle 📅 Monday 26 October | 6pm–7pm 🎟️ Free event, but booking is required via the link in our bio. The exhibition will be on display from 26 October – 13 November 2026 at Alnwick Playhouse @alnwickplayhouse, Woodhorn Museum @woodhornmuseum and Dance City. PITMAN: The Exhibition is created with the kind permission of the Ashington Group Trustees @ashingtongroup, with thanks to Woodhorn Museum | North East Museums @northeastmuseums, Alnwick Playhouse and Dance City. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England @aceagrams. Image description: Dancer Harry Wilson smiles in period miner’s costume underground, surrounded by wooden pit props and a traditional miner’s lantern. Photograph by John Lyons. #EliotSmithDance #PITMAN #DanceCity #Northumberland #ContemporaryDance by @eliotsmithdance
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Our next ESD Presents celebration will be announced very soon! 👀 Watch this space… 🔗 www.eliotsmithdance.com/esdpresents #ESDPresents #EliotSmithDance #ContemporaryDance #NorthEast #DanceEvent by @eliotsmithdance
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𝘼𝙣 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 Introducing the first official image from An Evening With, a brand-new solo by guest choreographer Nicole Vivien Watson @nicolevivien of Surface Area Dance Theatre @surface_area_, created for Eliot Smith @egs.1990. Performed by Eliot, with costume by Armani @emporioarmani, this intimate and personal work explores the physicality and psychology of two contrasting sides of identity. 🪑 Premiere: 3 December 2026 at Alphabetti Theatre @alphabetti_theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne, as part of Eliot Smith: Return. Secure your tickets now via the link in bio! 📸 Photographer: Darren Irwin. Image description: A dancer dressed in black sits barefoot on a wooden chair, his body folded forward in a sculptural pose against a plain, warm-white studio background. #EliotSmithDance #AnEveningWith #ContemporaryDance #NicoleVivienWatson #Dance by @eliotsmithdance
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PITMAN across Woodhorn and Ashington 📸 Go behind the scenes with Eliot Smith Dance as we capture the photographs bringing PITMAN: The Exhibition to life, captured by award-winning photographer John Lyons @johnlyons99 at Woodhorn Museum and across Ashington. The countdown is on! In just two weeks, the exhibition opens across three venues: 📍 Woodhorn Museum @woodhornmuseum 📍 Alnwick Playhouse @alnwickplayhouse 📍 Dance City @dance_city_newcastle ✨ Official Opening Preview 📅 Monday 26 October | 6pm–7pm 📍 Dance City, Newcastle 🎟️ Register for free via the link in our bio! 🎥 Featured in the showreel: Costume Designer Lucy Minta Reeves @lucymintareevesdesign, music by Adam Johnson @adam.pianist, and dancers Jasmine Daniels @jasminetdaniels, Olivia Kirk @_oliviakirk, Florence May Jones @_florence.may, James Mawson @jamesmawso.n, Yamit Salazar @yamit_salazar and Harry Wilson @haz_wilson00. PITMAN: The Exhibition is created with the kind permission of the Ashington Group Trustees @ashingtongroup and is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England @aceagrams. #PITMAN #EliotSmithDance #BehindTheScenes #AshingtonGroup #Northumberland taken in Woodhorn Museum by @eliotsmithdance
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🎨 Meet our inspiration: Spring Fever by Len Robinson. We’re delighted to share the painting our community participants have been bringing to life through dance! This humorous and heart-warming dance piece celebrates the spirit of the Ashington Group. 📍 Join us inside the Workshop Gallery at Woodhorn Museum @woodhornmuseum on Sunday 18 October at 1pm to experience the finished piece. The performance will also include a short insight into Eliot Smith Dance upcoming performance of PITMAN. 🎟️ Admission is free with a valid annual pass. Painting: Spring Fever (1946), Len Robinson (1896–1987). © Ashington Group Trustees @ashingtongroup. Image credit: Woodhorn Museum. This project is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England @aceagrams, with the kind permission of The Ashington Group Trustees and with in-kind support from Woodhorn Museum and North East Museums @northeastmuseums. #EliotSmithDance #CommunityDance #AshingtonGroup #WoodhornMuseum #Northumberland taken in Woodhorn Museum by @eliotsmithdance
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Laying the foundations for something special 🖤 A week of exploration, discovery and the beginnings of An Evening With, a new solo by Nicole Vivien Watson @nicolevivien of Surface Area Dance Theatre @surface_area_ for Eliot Smith: Return. Thank you, Nicole, for the creative journey so far, our dancer Eliot Smith @egs.1990 and to our rehearsal assistant Yamit Salazar @yamit_salazar for your support throughout the week. We’ll meet again in November to continue the journey towards the stage at Alphabetti Theatre @alphabetti_theatre on 3 December 7.30pm. Discover more and book tickets via link in bio. 📸 Image description: A black-and-white rehearsal photograph of Eliot Smith exploring movement while seated, with choreographer Nicole Vivien Watson observing in the foreground. The image captures an intimate moment of creative exploration in the studio. #EliotSmithReturn #AnEveningWith #EliotSmithDance #ContemporaryDance #NicoleVivienWatson taken in Dance Attic Studios by @eliotsmithdance
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What begins in the studio this week takes to the stage on Thursday 3 December 2026 ✨ ESD is finally in the studio with Nicole Vivien Watson, CEO of Surface Area Dance Theatre @surface_area_, creating the beginnings of a brand-new solo, An Evening With, for Eliot Smith: Return. Set against a minimalist backdrop of two chairs, the piece explores the physical and psychological nuances of two contrasting facets of Eliot’s identity, offering an intimate exploration of conflict, connection and self-reflection. We can’t wait to share more with you soon 🪑 🪑 Eliot Smith: Return 📍 Alphabetti Theatre @alphabetti_theatre, Newcastle 📅 Thursday 3 December 2026 ⏰ 7:30pm 🎟️ Tickets — click the link in our. Photos: Yamit Salazar @yamit_salazar 📸 Image description: Black-and-white rehearsal photographs showing Eliot Smith working with guest choreographer Nicole Vivien Watson on An Evening With. Eliot explores movement using two wooden chairs, including dynamic and reflective poses, while Nicole observes, guides and works alongside him in the studio. The images capture the developing creative process behind the new solo. #EliotSmithReturn #AnEveningWith #NicoleVivienWatson #ContemporaryDance #EliotSmithDance taken in Dance Attic Studios by @eliotsmithdance
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ELIOT SMITH: RETURN 🩶 As part of our 15th anniversary celebrations, Eliot Smith returns to the stage for one night only at Alphabetti Theatre @alphabetti_theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne. An evening of dance, memory, and creativity renewal. ✨ INTERRUPTED SOULS — choreographed by Lorenzo Pagano @pagano_lorenzo791 ✨ HUNTER — a new solo by Eliot Smith @egs.1990 ✨ AN EVENING WITH — a new solo choreographed by Nicole Vivien Watson @nicolevivien @surface_area_ 📅 Thursday 3 December 2026 ⏰ 7:30pm 📍 Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — book yours today. #EliotSmithDance #EliotSmithReturn #ContemporaryDance #NewcastleDance #NorthEastDance taken in Alphabetti Theatre by @eliotsmithdance
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Remembering June Svenson 🌱 It is with great sadness that Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) remembers June Svenson, who passed away peacefully on 4 September 2026. June was a member of the Friends of ESD, with her first experience of ESD being PITMAN in 2016. Following that first encounter with the company, June went on to become a wonderful volunteer, supporting ESD with administrative assistance and generously giving her time to help us behind the scenes. Her love of dance, theatre and the arts, alongside her calm presence and genuine willingness to help, will be fondly remembered by everyone at ESD. Eliot Smith, Founder & Creative Director of ESD, says: “June, thank you for your kindness, your friendship, your time and your belief in ESD. You will be greatly missed and forever remembered.” Our thoughts, love and deepest condolences are with June’s family and friends. 📸 Portrait of June Svenson. Image courtesy of Pam Clarke. #EliotSmithDance #JuneSvenson by @eliotsmithdance
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