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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 1h

📸 Go behind the scenes of PITMAN: The Exhibition with award-winning photographer John Lyons! Opening across Woodhorn Museum, Alnwick Playhouse and Dance City in just two weeks. ✨ 🎟️ Free preview: 26 October, 6pm at Dance City: www.tickettailor.com/events/eliot... #PITMAN #EliotSmithDance

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

🎨 Inspired by Spring Fever (1946) by Len Robinson, our community participants are bringing the Ashington Group’s painting to life through dance! 📍 Woodhorn Museum, Sunday 18 October, 1pm. Free with a valid annual pass. #CommunityDance #Northumberland

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Laying the foundations for something special! First week of An Evening With, a new solo by Nicole Vivien Watson for Eliot Smith: Return. Thank you, Nicole and rehearsal assistant Yamit Salazar. Back in November, ahead of 3 December premiere at Alphabetti Theatre. eliotsmithdance.com/eliotsmithreturn

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What begins in the studio this week takes to the stage 3 December ✨ ESD is in the studio with Nicole Vivien Watson creating An Evening With, a brand-new solo for Eliot Smith: Return. 📍 Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle 📅 3 Dec | 7:30pm 🎟️ www.eliotsmithdance.com/eliotsmithre...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ELIOT SMITH: RETURN — 3 December, 7:30pm at Alphabetti Theatre. A one-night-only triple bill celebrating 15 years of Eliot Smith Dance, featuring INTERRUPTED SOULS, HUNTER and AN EVENING WITH. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/eliotsmithre...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Remembering June Svenson 🌱 It is with great sadness that Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) remembers June Svenson, who passed away peacefully on 4 September 2026. 🧵 1/3 📸 Portrait of June Svenson. Image courtesy of Pam Clarke.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today, our community dancers came together with Eliot Smith, beginning the creation of a new work inspired by a painting from the Ashington Group Collection, at Woodhorn Museum — the same collection that inspired Smith’s celebrated work PITMAN. We can’t wait to share more of their journey with you.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡. On 24 September, at our 15th Anniversary Celebration – VISION IN MOTION at The Common Room in Newcastle, we are proud to announce Eliot Smith Dance’s 10-Year Vision. 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗. Discover our vision and 𝙇𝙀𝙏’𝙎 𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙆: 🌐 www.eliotsmithdance.com/2036

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

✨ VISION IN MOTION — PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME ✨ On Thursday 24 September, we gather at The Common Room, Newcastle for VISION IN MOTION — Eliot Smith Dance’s 15th Anniversary Celebration. 👉 Swipe to explore the performance programme.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our Autumn 2026 Season is about to sparkle! ✨ From Vision in Motion and PITMAN: The Exhibition to PITMAN and Eliot Smith: RETURN, there’s lots to look forward to this autumn. Discover the full season and all the details: www.eliotsmithdance.com/autumn⁠ #EliotSmithDance #Dance

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Looking back to where PITMAN began. ⛏️ Eliot with Yamit Salazar, photographed by Simon Drew in 2016. The image later featured on the final-ever Journal Culture Magazine cover. PITMAN returns 11 November at Alnwick Playhouse. 🎟️ alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

LIMITED SUPPORTER TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ✨ Join Eliot Smith Dance at The Common Room, Newcastle upon Tyne, on Thursday 24 September as we celebrate 15 years of ESD. 🎟️ Support ESD & book your ticket: www.tickettailor.com/events/eliot...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Just Announced 📣 PITMAN: THE EXHIBITION 10 photographic interpretations. 10 moments from PITMAN. 10 years of PITMAN. 📅 26 October – 13 November 2026 📍 Alnwick Playhouse • Woodhorn Museum • Dance City Find out more: www.eliotsmithdance.com/pitman-the-exhibition

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We’re delighted to introduce Lucy Minta Reeves as Costume Designer for Eliot Smith’s PITMAN. For the first time, costume design becomes part of the work’s 2026 evolution. 🎟️ PITMAN — Alnwick Playhouse, 11 November. Tickets: www.eliotsmithdance.com/pitman

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Introducing Josh Tomalin as Lighting Designer for Eliot Smith’s PITMAN For the first time, PITMAN will incorporate lighting design as part of its 2026 evolution. Josh is a respected lighting designer and photographer working across contemporary dance. www.eliotsmithdance.com/pitman

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎨 Meet the cast of Eliot Smith’s PITMAN (2026)! James Mawson, Olivia Kirk, Jasmine Trinity Daniels, Yamit Salazar, Florence May Jones & Harry Wilson. 📍 Alnwick Playhouse 📅 11 November 🎟️ Tickets at www.eliotsmithdance.com/pitman

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

WE’RE BACK! 🤎 The Eliot Smith Dance Autumn 2026 Season is here! Founder & Creative Director Eliot Smith shares some of the highlights you won’t want to miss! 🎟️ Get your tickets and find out what’s coming up: www.eliotsmithdance.com/autumn

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

As our summer season comes to an end, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us and been part of the journey ✌️🩶 Now we’re looking forward to an exciting 2026 Autumn Season. But first, it’s time for a well-earned rest. See you in September. 🍂

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

ANNOUNCING: Nicole Vivien Watson as guest choreographer for ESD this autumn, creating a brand-new solo for Eliot. Premiere: 3 Dec, Alphabetti Theatre as part of Eliot Smith: Return. A new intimate work exploring conflict, connection and self-reflection. 🎟️ www.eliotsmithdance.com/eliotsmithreturn

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🌘 ECLIPSE A solar eclipse today brings us back to Sir Robert Cohan’s Eclipse (1961), performed by Amy Becke & Yamit Salazar and now part of the ESD repertoire in partnership with Sir Robert Cohan Dance Legacy. 📸 Adam Davies #EliotSmithDance #Eclipse #RobertCohan #Dance

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

JOIN OUR NEW COMMUNITY DANCE PROJECT — Inspired by the Ashington Group Collection at Woodhorn Museum! Eliot Smith Dance is inviting adults from across Northumberland and the North East to be part of a brand-new community dance project at Woodhorn Museum. Find out more: www.eliotsmithdance.com/news

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that Adianna Apodaca (she/her) has joined Eliot Smith Dance as our new Creative Administrator. Full announcement at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/news Find out more about Adianna at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/creativeadministrator Contact Adianna: adianna@eliotsmithdance.com

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

✨ What an incredible three days! We were delighted to host our first Youth Dance Intensive in Amble, where young people explored contemporary dance and created their own interpretation of PITMAN – Jazz Band Parade. Thank you to all our dancers, and families. This is just the beginning!

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What an incredible three days! 💙 A look back at our first Youth Dance Intensive in Amble, where young people explored contemporary dance, created, learned and made new friendships. This is just the beginning. ✨ #EliotSmithDance #YouthDance #Northumberland

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📻 Catch Eliot Smith on Radio Northumberland this Saturday (8 August) at 2pm with Keith Newman, talking all things 15 Years of Eliot Smith Dance, our exciting autumn season, including PITMAN, and Eliot’s return to the stage after five years. 🎧 Tune in! #EliotSmithDance

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

An incredible three days at Eliot Smith Dance 2026 Summer Intensive, in Newcastle! Thank you to every dancer who took part, and to our wonderful teachers for sharing their expertise and helping make this year’s intensive such a rewarding experience. 2027 Winter Intensive will be announced soon!

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Eliot Smith Dance 2026 Summer Intensive at Newcastle Dance Centre. A huge thank you to our wonderful teachers, Angela Reay, Yamit Salazar and Eliot Smith. Our 2027 Winter Intensive to be announced in September. #EliotSmithDance #SummerIntensive

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A glimpse into our 2026 Summer Intensive! ✨ Celebrating 100 years of the Martha Graham Dance Company and 15 years of Eliot Smith Dance. 🎥 Turns Around the Back (Martha Graham Based Technique) led by Eliot Smith. #EliotSmithDance #MarthaGraham #Dance #SummerIntensive #ContemporaryDance

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Great stories never fade—they simply find new ways to be told. 💛🖤 Inspired by timeless classics, Eliot Smith reimagined The Iliad in TroY (2020) and A Christmas Carol in The Three Jolly Ghosts of Christmas (2023), bringing fresh perspectives, inclusivity and contemporary dance to audiences.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Yesterday, we were proud to stand with our community at Newcastle Pride, celebrating love, visibility and belonging. Today, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic events at Berlin Pride. We stand in solidarity with Berlin and with LGBTQ+ communities everywhere.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Happy Pride Newcastle 🏳️‍🌈 Today marks the fourth time Eliot Smith Dance has proudly taken part in Newcastle Pride March! Find out more at www.eliotsmithdance.com/pride #NewcastlePride #CityOfHopeStreetsOfJoy #EliotSmithDance #Pride2026 #Pride

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

2016 > 2026 15 Years. 10 Years Apart. One Return 🖤 As ESD celebrates 15 Years, we’re excited to share two images taken 10 years apart from Interrupted Souls – a solo created by Lorenzo Pagano on Eliot Smith, now revived! 📅 3 Dec 2026 📍 Alphabetti Theatre 🎟️ www.ticketsource.com/alphabetti-t...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Five years away from the stage as a performer, Eliot Smith returns in a deeply personal evening of dance. Eliot Smith: Return, for one night only on 3 December 2026, 7:30pm at Alphabetti Theatre, marking the grand finale of ESD 15th Anniversary Year. 🎟️ Tickets: www.ticketsource.com/alphabetti-t...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Experience IN MOTION in stunning 4K — available to watch FREE until 31 July 2026 💛 “Visually breathtaking” — 10/10, NE Volume A new film by Elijah McDonnell, following Eliot Smith and the story of Eliot Smith Dance across the North East of England. 🎬 Watch free — www.eliotsmithdance.com/inmotion

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This week, we were delighted to welcome Isla to Eliot Smith Dance for her work placement. 🌟 Throughout the week, Isla has gained valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of a contemporary dance company. We wish her every success in her future studies and career.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

2026 DANCE AUDITION ❤️‍🔥 The deadline is fast approaching! 🗓️ Audition Date: Monday 20 July 2026 📍 Location: Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne 🎟️ Auditions are by invitation only ☑️ Application Deadline: 17 July 2026 🔗 Apply via the link in our bio or visit: www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🔥 Are you ready to dance this summer? Only 2 places remain for our SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026! Join us 29–31 July at Newcastle Dance Centre for three unforgettable days of training, creativity, and community 🧡 Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Register now at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/intensive

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🧡⛏️ PITMAN returns for its 10th Anniversary! Celebrate 10 years of Eliot Smith’s acclaimed contemporary dance work, inspired by the Pitmen Painters, in a bold new iteration. 📍 Alnwick Playhouse 📅 11 Nov 2026 | 🕜 1.30pm & 🕢 7.30pm 🎟️ Book now: www.eliotsmithdance.com/pitman

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Lorenzo Pagano’s Martha Graham Based Technique Masterclass at Dance City. Thank you to Lorenzo Pagano, and the Friends of ESD for making this possible and in-kind support from Dance City. 📸 Lorenzo Pagano. Photo by ESD

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Proud to have attended the Newcastle Pride 2026 Community Preview as an ally ❤️‍🔥 Inspiring to hear from the incredible community, supporters and organisers who have made this year’s festival possible. Eliot Smith Dance is looking forward to marching proudly on 25 July for the fourth year in a row.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

ANNOUNCING 2026 AUTUMN SEASON 🤎 Eliot Smith Dance concludes its year-long 15th Anniversary celebrations with a powerful programme of performances, new creations, artistic collaboration, and outreach. Discover what’s ahead and book your place: www.eliotsmithdance.com/autumn⁠

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Eliot Smith is officially interrupted from everyday life at ESD… and back where he belongs: in the rehearsal studio for Interrupted Souls 🖤 With Lorenzo Pagano back in the North East to restage this work, each rehearsal brings us one step closer to sharing it with audiences again this autumn.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This Friday at Dance City ! Join us for two special events with acclaimed dancer Lorenzo Pagano: 🔥 Martha Graham based Technique Masterclass | 9:30–11:30am 🔥 Interrupted Souls: Studio Sharing & Q&A | 4:00–4:30pm Book now at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/summer2026 📷 Lorenzo Pagano Photo: Sean Martin

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

👀 Spotted us? We’re in the July issue of Living North Magazine! As we celebrate 15 years of Eliot Smith Dance, the feature highlights our anniversary year, In Motion and what’s still to come. ✨ On 1 July we’ll reveal our Autumn Season—stay tuned!

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

TOMORROW: PREMIERE OF IN MOTION ONLINE – GET YOUR FREE TICKET 💛 Eliot Smith is here with a final reminder that IN MOTION premieres exclusively on ESD Online tomorrow, Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 7:00pm BST. 🎟️ Tickets are free – book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/eliot...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Today marked the first rehearsal of Interrupted Souls at Alnwick Playhouse — 10 years since the solo was first created on Eliot Smith. Join us on 3 July at Dance City for a studio sharing as Lorenzo Pagano returns to North East to restage this personal work. 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/eliot...

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Our Summer Season is underway, but the journey continues. Join us for a documentary screening, masterclass with Lorenzo Pagano, studio sharing, Summer Intensive, and Youth Intensive over the coming weeks. Book your place via eliotsmithdance.com/summer2026

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Join us LIVE before the premiere of IN MOTION Eliot Smith and cinematographer Elijah McDonnell will be live on Instagram to discuss the making of the documentary. 📅 24 June ⏰ 18:30 📍 Live on @eliotsmithdance Instagram Then join us at 7pm for the online premiere of IN MOTION on ESD Online.

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

“Visually Breathtaking” — 10/10, NE Volume IN MOTION premieres exclusively on ESD Online in just one week. A new film by Elijah McDonnell, following Eliot Smith and the story of Eliot Smith Dance. 📍 Premiering 24 June 2026 on ESD Online Free Tickets Available at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/inmotion

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Eliot Smith Dance @eliotsmithdance.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

2026 AUDITION ❤️‍🔥 Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is seeking professional dancers who identify as male and female, as well as an apprentice, to join the company for its Autumn 2026 season. 🗓️ 20 July 2026 📍 Newcastle upon Tyne ☑️ Deadline: 17 July Apply: www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs

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