Kim Evans
Forming the Phoenix, 1984
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Duration: 52:56
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This film by documentary maker Kim Evans follows the original founders of the Phoenix Dance Company (later to become Phoenix Dance Theatre). First shown in 1984 on LWT during the...
This film by documentary maker Kim Evans follows the original founders of the Phoenix Dance Company (later to become Phoenix Dance Theatre). First shown in 1984 on LWT during the South Bank Show, it charts the beginnings of the company as well as the more personal thoughts, ideas and aspirations of the original forming members.
Based in Leeds, Phoenix Dance Theatre is the UK’s longest standing contemporary dance company outside of London. Since the Company’s small beginnings in 1981, it has grown to be a key Northern forerunner in contemporary dance and for three and a half decades has performed across the globe educating and inspiring audiences through the medium of dance.
Based in Leeds, Phoenix Dance Theatre is the UK’s longest standing contemporary dance company outside of London. Since the Company’s small beginnings in 1981, it has grown to be a key Northern forerunner in contemporary dance and for three and a half decades has performed across the globe educating and inspiring audiences through the medium of dance.
Exhibitions
Simeon Barclay, 'Bus2move' 27 October 2018. - 3 February 2019, The Tetley, LeedsSimeon Barclay, 'Bus2move' 21 September 2019. - 9 November 2019, Workplace Foundation, Gateshead
