Crossing Borders 2009

Crossing Borders 2009 Independent Dance presents a series of conversations with artists from within and outside dance, whose particular practice has led them in interesting directions beyond geographic or artform boundaries. In partnership with the graduate school at LCDS.

3 Nov Raimund Hoghe* - Choreographer with Franko B - Visual Artist Chaired by Martin Hargreaves (Dance Theatre Journal)

Photo by Thomas Qualmann

Raimund Hoghe Raimund Hoghe was born in Wuppertal and from 1980 - 90 he worked as dramaturge for Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal which became the subject matter for two books. Since 1989 he has been working on his own theatre pieces for various dancers and actors. 1992 started his collaboration with the artist Luca Giacomo Schulte, who is till now his artistic collaborator. In 1994 he produced his first solo for himself, Raimund makes his Dance Umbrella debut with L'Apresmidi, a solo for Emmanuel Eggermont. This work continues Hoghe’s passion for reinterpreting classics in the ballet repertoire which have included Sacre - The Rite of Spring (2004) and Swan Lake, 4 Acts (2005). For more information on Raimund Hogue’s L’Apres-midi click here. 10 Nov * Rosemary Lee – Dance maker 17 Nov Scott deLahunta – Researcher, Writer with Sarah Whatley – Researcher 24 Nov Ruth Little - Dramaturg with Siobhan Davies – Choreographer 1 Dec Tere O'Connor – Choreographer * Artists performing as part of Dance Umbrella

Franko B ‘I'm essentially a painter who also works in performance. I come from a visual art background and not "live art" or theatre, and this is very important to me as it informs the way my work is read. In the last 20 years or so I have developed ways of working to suit my need at that particular time, in terms of strategy and context, by using, installation, sculpture, video and sound.’ For more information on Franko B visit www.franko-b.com.

Time: Tuesdays 7 - 8.30pm Booking: 0207 091 9650 Tickets: Full Price - £5 each / £20 for whole series | Concessions and freelance dance artists - £3 / £15 for whole series Location: Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George’s Road, London SE1 6ER