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ACE dance and music presents ManaA thought provoking and powerful double bill of dance directed by Gail Parmel

The power within Delving deep into the unknown, Mana will take you on a journey. Feel the hairs on your neck stand up and shivers down your spine as you encounter the force which resides within all animate and inanimate objects, the stuff of which magic is made.

Watch exceptional dancers express soul, energy and precision to a stunning backdrop of commissioned music and cutting-edge lighting design, with movement styles drawing from Afro-fusion, Martial Arts techniques, the essence of Flamenco and Ballet.

A Thousand Shepherds: Spanish choreographer José Agudo creates ‘A Thousands Shepherds’, an energetic celebration of discipline and dedication, inspired by spiritual traditions and ritual. Mana (same name as double-bill): South African Choreographer Vincent Mantsoe will take you back to ancient times, evoking the spirit and earthy ambience of African dance and Shaman traditions.

The word ‘mana’ is used in over twenty-four languages, it’s interpretation unifies beliefs, cultures and ages. Feel alive with ACE dance and music.

Tour Dates

Sat 2 Nov The PlaceLondon (Preview) 020 7121 1100www.theplace.org.uk

Thu 7 and Fri 8 Nov macbirmingham (Premiere) 0121 446 3232www.macarts.co.uk

Wed 13 Nov The Roses Tewkesbury01684 295074www.rosestheatre.org

Thu 28 Nov Pavilion DanceBournemouth 01202 203630www.paviliondance.org.uk

www.pdsw.org.uk

Fri 29 NovThe Arc, Trowbridge 01225 756376www.arctheatre.org.uk

Suitable for age 7+ // Running Time: 1 hr approx. (plus interval)Contact venues directly for performance times & ticket prices.

Tel // 0121 314 5830 Email // info@acedanceandmusic.com Address // The Link Dance Space, The Ground Floor,

54-57 Floodgate Street, Birmingham, B5 5SL.

ACE dance and musicFounded in 1996, ACE dance and music (African Cultural Exchange Ltd.) is a professional dance Company based at The Link Dance Space in Birmingham. ACE skilfully combine African & Caribbean movement aesthetics with contemporary techniques to create high quality innovative performance work. The Company’s work involves dance & music collaborations, the use of new digital media and techniques from other disciplines including theatre.

ACE offer an extensive & inclusive outreach programme, working with theatres to offer taster sessions & creative workshops to schools, colleges & the local community. Contact ACE or visit the website for details & to find out more about ACE Youth.

Directed by: Artistic Director Gail Parmel Music Director: Ian Parmel Mana Choreography: Vincent Mantsoe A Thousand Shepherds Choreography: José Agudo

Dancers: Rudi Cole, Yukiko Masui, Sophia Preidel, Julia Robert, Iona Waite, Jerome Wilks Apprentices: Tiffany Bell, Shante Liburd Set Designer: Claire Whitcomb Lighting Designer: Gary Bowman Composer: Vincenzo Lagmagna Costume Maker: Le Minh Tran Photography: Brian Slater Design: www.theliftcreativeservices.com

José Agudo’s collaborators: Dramturge: Lou Cope Costume Designer: Kimie Nakano