2008

• Torque

  by Janis Claxton Dance,

  An exploration of the relationship of human and animal gesture and play. Torque was created and performed for The Falling Light Tour 2008.

  “Torque proved what an intelligent dance maker she is.” The Scotsman

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• Falling Light Tour

  by Janis Claxton Dance, choreography by Janis Claxton

  Janis Claxton Dance’s highly acclaimed Falling Light tour (2008), the company’s first Scottish based tour was accompanied by the Edinburgh Quartet

  “a feast of outstandingly fine contemporary choreography” The Herald

  See the January Edition of Dance Europe & read the other four star reviews here:
  Scotsman
  Herald

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• Songs Are Sung

  Janis Claxton Dance’s latest work set to Gorecki’s String Quartet no.3, accompanied by the Edinburgh Quartet was the signature piece for the company’s 2008 tour Falling Light

  “a passionate work that heralds Claxton as a force to be reckoned with” The Scotsman

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• Enclosure 44 - Humans

  by Janis Claxton Dance,

  Winner of a Herald Angel Award 2008, Edinburgh Zoo’s most recent exhibit – Humans! saw Janis Claxton Dance perform inside an animal enclosure revealing an extraordinary display of movement and behavoir exploring the nature of the animal within us all.

  “It is a genius idea. It says something profound about the human condition.” The Independent

  Read some of the 4 & 5 Star reviews here:

  Herald
  Scotsman
  The Independent
  Audience responses

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• Rinne

  by Janis Claxton Dance, choreography by Janis Claxton

  A demanding and exciting musical adventure for dancers and audience alike. Created in 2004 for the company’s South West tour and recreated in 2008 for Falling Light

  “a pleasing, absorbing union of delicacy, detail and determination.” Dance Europe

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