Edifice Dance Theatre, UK
EDIFICE Dance Theatre is a UK based dance theatre company creating works for the stage, film and immersive experiences. EDIFICE’s unique combination of ballroom and contemporary makes it different from any other company working in the UK, creating partner work that combines the speed, passion and connection of ballroom, with the fluidity, freedom and connection of contemporary dance. EDIFICE was founded in 2015 by co-directors Harriet Waghorn and Carmine De Amicis after producing dance film ‘Edifice’ directed by Rogerio Silva. The video now has 8 million views worldwide. From this initial success EDIFICE has toured sell out performances and teachings internationally.
The Cycle (2024)
Description forthcoming.
Transcendence (2019 & 2023)
Transcendence tells Oscar Wilde’s classic tragedy Salomé through a dark, sensual, voyeuristic lens. This unique production opens the doors of The Monastery- an ancient, sacred space in Rye, which boasts three storeys of carefully curated, lavish interiors designed by Alex Macarthur. Throughout the evening your senses will awaken with scented interiors, candlelit rooms, complimentary wine, aphrodisiac appetisers and an enchanting, original composition by Phillip O’Meara.
Akram Khan Artist Development Programme (2022)
Through Director Harriet Waghorn, The work of EDIFICE has been awarded mentorship with Akram Khan in association with Sky Arts. Vasiliki was a primary collaborator of Edifice Dance Theatre on the movement research supported by the programme.
Salomé (2019 & 2021)
Based on Oscar Wilde’s play, this telling of Salomé explores the shifting relationships of power between the characters of Salomé, King Herod and Jokanaan, focussing on themes of corruption, desire and divinity. A rich and sensual dance theatre experience with live music and original score by Phillip O'Meara. The company of seven take you on an extraordinary and dark journey where music, contemporary dance and latin ballroom bring to life the characters and themes of Wilde’s tragedy.
