IJAD is running a series of workshops as part of the research for In-Finite. The workshops will incorporate a fusion of dance styles, ranging from neo-classical to floor work, leading to a creative session using improvisation with the focus on using twitter as a creative tool.

By using user generated content, collected through social media and other networks, IJAD will explore the integration of dance and technology, using them to celebrate peoples’ lives and experiences.

The first workshop will take place on the 16th of November in London from 1pm to 4pm.

Places at the first session are FREE but limited, please email hello@ijaddancecompany.com to confirm your place.

To find out more about In-Finite visit the project page: https://ijaddancecompany.com/project/infinite/

Current project In-Finite is in full swing. After successful R&D residency periods at Laban and DanceDigital, IJAD will be showcasing work in progress extract My multitude me at the following events:

Thursday 17 November – Scratch! The Basement, Brighton
http://www.thebasement.uk.com/whatson.html
Scratch! presents 3-4 short excerpts from brand new performances. Popular with audiences keen to flex their critical muscles and help artists develop new performances. Scratch! is a fantastic opportunity to see innovative contemporary performance in the making.

Thursday 24 November – Testing Ground: Experiments in Dance, Theatre Bristol
http://theatrebristol.net/opportunities/theatre-bristol-testing-ground-experiments-in-dance
The beautiful Circomedia space, in Portland Square, will be hosting Testing Ground, an exciting performance platform for dance work. All performers will have the opportunity to receive feedback on their work. This will be through a question and answer session with the audience and then a retrospective discussion with the Testing Ground team including Theatre Bristol and other arts professionals.

Saturday 26 November – Practice, ICIA Arts Theatre & Arts Barn, Bath
http://www.bath.ac.uk/icia/events/?page=event&art_form=Theatre&event_id=479
Practice is a platform giving artists and audiences the opportunity to test and see new and innovative contemporary performance and dance in development. Practice consists of four selected extracts of work in progress. An informal discussion follows, which forms an integral part of the evening; its purpose to create a safe environment for an engaging exchange of views between artists and a real audience. It’s a place for experiments, a place for practice and a place for shaping new ideas.

We really hope you can make it to one of these performances and look forward to hearing what you think of our work so far.

To find out more about In-Finite visit the project page: https://ijaddancecompany.com/project/infinite/

We are pleased to announce that IJAD’s brand new website is here! We’d like to say a huge thank you to Thomas Prestidge who has beautifully designed and built it for us.

The site includes information on all of IJAD’s activity, handily stored in one place.

By visiting the new website you can keep up to date with current project In-Finite, contribute to the research and see the work being made. We’re inviting audiences from all over the UK to contribute to the project by sharing with us their own untold stories and secrets (through social media networks). We are aiming to collect 2012 secrets by the end of 2011 so please submit yours and ask your friends to share theirs.