NEWS
Jan-April 2020
Tamsyn was granted Creative Scotland funding to research and develop a new work. 'Unbloomed' (New title). She had a inspiring, creative time in the studio with 5 fantastic dancers and performers. I hope there is more research and development of this work in development. Supported by: Creative Scotland and Dance Base.
In March Tamsyn will be choreographing for a music video for a Scottish female artist. More to come on that soon!.
Tamsyn was a selected artist to participate in MEETING POINTS. which two Scottish artists and two Germany arts will come together for one week to exploring our practice in collaboration with peers in an international context. This opportunity is supported by The Work Room Glasgow and Tanzbüro München Munich,. She will travel to Munich for this project.
In March-April Tamsyn will be performing in the tour of Rob Heaslip's Endling. Touring through out Scotland and Ireland.
Tamsyn was granted Creative Scotland funding to research and develop a new work. 'Unbloomed' (New title). She had a inspiring, creative time in the studio with 5 fantastic dancers and performers. I hope there is more research and development of this work in development. Supported by: Creative Scotland and Dance Base.
In March Tamsyn will be choreographing for a music video for a Scottish female artist. More to come on that soon!.
Tamsyn was a selected artist to participate in MEETING POINTS. which two Scottish artists and two Germany arts will come together for one week to exploring our practice in collaboration with peers in an international context. This opportunity is supported by The Work Room Glasgow and Tanzbüro München Munich,. She will travel to Munich for this project.
In March-April Tamsyn will be performing in the tour of Rob Heaslip's Endling. Touring through out Scotland and Ireland.
December 2019
Tamsyn Is excited to be back in the studio again With Sarah Foster Sproull (Fostergroupdance) (NZ) developing a duet DOUBLE GOER with Rose Philpott (NZ). We had two week residency at Dance Base, Edinburgh and will perform this work in the Edinburgh Fringe Fetival 2020.
Tamsyn Is excited to be back in the studio again With Sarah Foster Sproull (Fostergroupdance) (NZ) developing a duet DOUBLE GOER with Rose Philpott (NZ). We had two week residency at Dance Base, Edinburgh and will perform this work in the Edinburgh Fringe Fetival 2020.
July-October 2019
In July Tamsyn was teaching the July proffessional classes st Dance Base.
In August Tamsyn performed 'Scene Solo' a new solo work in the Edinburgh Fringe part of the Dance Base programme.
Through out September Tamsyn will be a cast memeber of Rob Heaslips new work 'Endling' premiering on the 5th and 6th of October part of DIG, Glasgow and then performing in the Dancelive programme in Aberdeen.
Nearing the end of October, Tamsyn was a selected artist to participate in MEETING POINTS. which two Scottish artists and two Germany arts will come together for one week to exploring our practice in collaboration with peers in an international context. This opportunity is supported by The Work Room Glasgow and Tanzbüro München Munich,
In July Tamsyn was teaching the July proffessional classes st Dance Base.
In August Tamsyn performed 'Scene Solo' a new solo work in the Edinburgh Fringe part of the Dance Base programme.
Through out September Tamsyn will be a cast memeber of Rob Heaslips new work 'Endling' premiering on the 5th and 6th of October part of DIG, Glasgow and then performing in the Dancelive programme in Aberdeen.
Nearing the end of October, Tamsyn was a selected artist to participate in MEETING POINTS. which two Scottish artists and two Germany arts will come together for one week to exploring our practice in collaboration with peers in an international context. This opportunity is supported by The Work Room Glasgow and Tanzbüro München Munich,
Jan-June 2019
Tamsyn had the pleasure of teaching Company class to Scottish Dance theatre for a week in January. She has also been teaching:Professional technique class at Dance Base, PRIME dance company and company class for Barrowland Ballet. She has had a residency through Dance Base and City Moves Dance agency in Aberdeen to research and develop a solo. In MAy Tamsyn will be working as a performer for Cultured Mongrel Dance theatre developing 'Epic Fail' performed part of Edinburghs International Childrens Festival. In June Tamsyn heads to New Zealand to work with Sarah Foster-Sproull (Fostergroupdance) on 'Double Goer' a duet performed by Tamsyn and Rose Philpott.
Tamsyn had the pleasure of teaching Company class to Scottish Dance theatre for a week in January. She has also been teaching:Professional technique class at Dance Base, PRIME dance company and company class for Barrowland Ballet. She has had a residency through Dance Base and City Moves Dance agency in Aberdeen to research and develop a solo. In MAy Tamsyn will be working as a performer for Cultured Mongrel Dance theatre developing 'Epic Fail' performed part of Edinburghs International Childrens Festival. In June Tamsyn heads to New Zealand to work with Sarah Foster-Sproull (Fostergroupdance) on 'Double Goer' a duet performed by Tamsyn and Rose Philpott.
July- Dec 2018
In July Tamsyn was working with Jack Webb as a performer for his research and development of '79 Spaces' for a 3 week period.
Soon after she travelled to New Zealand to lecture full time on the Unitec dance degree program teaching: Contemporary technique, overseeing CoLAB 2 (2nd year students choreographic projects) and choreographed 'Scene Shift' on the 2nd year students for the end of year dance degree. showcase.
In July Tamsyn was working with Jack Webb as a performer for his research and development of '79 Spaces' for a 3 week period.
Soon after she travelled to New Zealand to lecture full time on the Unitec dance degree program teaching: Contemporary technique, overseeing CoLAB 2 (2nd year students choreographic projects) and choreographed 'Scene Shift' on the 2nd year students for the end of year dance degree. showcase.
May/June 2018
During June Tamsyn will be working with Choreographer Sarah Foster-Sproull (NZ) researching and developing a new work through a residency at Dance Base, Edinburgh, Scotland. Sarah will travel from New Zealand for this project through her choreographic fellowship arwarded by Creative New Zealand. Also joining the team is sound composer Andrew Foster (NZ) and Dancer Rose Philpott (NZ)
Tamsyn has also been busy teaching Professional technique class for Dance Base, Edinburgh University, PRIME dance company and Royal
Conservatoire Scotland.
During June Tamsyn will be working with Choreographer Sarah Foster-Sproull (NZ) researching and developing a new work through a residency at Dance Base, Edinburgh, Scotland. Sarah will travel from New Zealand for this project through her choreographic fellowship arwarded by Creative New Zealand. Also joining the team is sound composer Andrew Foster (NZ) and Dancer Rose Philpott (NZ)
Tamsyn has also been busy teaching Professional technique class for Dance Base, Edinburgh University, PRIME dance company and Royal
Conservatoire Scotland.
January/Feb/march 2018
Back in Uk Tamsyn headed straight to Leeds to teach Class for Verve Postgraduate dance company and classes at Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
She is also teaching technique and creative classes as a guest tutor for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior dancers and for Great Feats at Dance Base.
Back in Uk Tamsyn headed straight to Leeds to teach Class for Verve Postgraduate dance company and classes at Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
She is also teaching technique and creative classes as a guest tutor for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Junior dancers and for Great Feats at Dance Base.
November 2017
Tamsyn is excited to travel back to New Zealand to work with the 2nd year dance degree students on the Unitec Dance program.
Tamsyn will work with the dancers for four weeks and will be performed part of the Unitec dance end of year showcase at Raye Freedmans art Center along side other works.
Tamsyn is excited to come back to the school where she trained and work with the young emerging dancers in New Zealand.
Tamsyn is excited to travel back to New Zealand to work with the 2nd year dance degree students on the Unitec Dance program.
Tamsyn will work with the dancers for four weeks and will be performed part of the Unitec dance end of year showcase at Raye Freedmans art Center along side other works.
Tamsyn is excited to come back to the school where she trained and work with the young emerging dancers in New Zealand.
September/October 2017
Tamsyn and a team of 4 dancers are in the process of developing a new work 'Scene Stealer'. With the support of Creative Scotland and Dance Base we have a research and development period to create new ideas and a production week to bring all creative aspects together. We hope to make a work that is unique, entertaining and unexpected.
This process is supported by: Creative Scotland. Dance Base, Dance House Glasgow and The Space Dundee. Thank you for the support!
Tamsyn and a team of 4 dancers are in the process of developing a new work 'Scene Stealer'. With the support of Creative Scotland and Dance Base we have a research and development period to create new ideas and a production week to bring all creative aspects together. We hope to make a work that is unique, entertaining and unexpected.
This process is supported by: Creative Scotland. Dance Base, Dance House Glasgow and The Space Dundee. Thank you for the support!
Audition
Tamsyn Russell Dance is seeking to two dance artists for their upcoming research and development period of Scene Stealer.
Audition: Sunday 9th July (by invitation only)
Where: Yorshire Dance, 3 St Peter's Buildings, St Peter's Square, Leeds, L598AH, England
Deadline for application: Saturday 1st July at 11am
Period of employment: Monday 4th September- Friday 6th October
Fee: £450 PCW Travel and accommodation to artists outside of Scotland will be provided.
Scene Stealer is an exploration into the idea of interruption, as individuals and groups attempt to create different worlds, atmospheres, and scenarios, but are continually interrupted by a new scene.Exploring the characters’ different upbringings, values and experiences within a group setting, the company will examine what it means to be individuals as part of a group. This will be the second stage of research and development for this project and will consist of 4 weeks of creation and 1 production week. Rehearsals will take place in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, Scotland.
Tamsyn Russell Dance is seeking dance artists – 1 male and 1 female – who are confident in delivering high quality contemporary dance technique, and have strong creative skills, musicality and performance.
Tamsyn Russell Dance is a company with a fast-evolving style, so artists with an ability to bring something new and exciting to this production are encouraged to apply.
These two opportunities are to replace existing company members, who have participated in previous R+D stages of this work, so the successful candidates will be required to adapt quickly and step into some choreographed sections for this production, while being creatively independent during the development of the work as a finished piece.
Possible touring of this work in Spring 2018, dependent on funding.
To Apply:
Send a showreel and CV to tamsynrusselldance@gmail.com by Saturday 1 July by 11.00am
For further information please visit: http://tamsynrussell.weebly.com/
Tamsyn Russell Dance is seeking to two dance artists for their upcoming research and development period of Scene Stealer.
Audition: Sunday 9th July (by invitation only)
Where: Yorshire Dance, 3 St Peter's Buildings, St Peter's Square, Leeds, L598AH, England
Deadline for application: Saturday 1st July at 11am
Period of employment: Monday 4th September- Friday 6th October
Fee: £450 PCW Travel and accommodation to artists outside of Scotland will be provided.
Scene Stealer is an exploration into the idea of interruption, as individuals and groups attempt to create different worlds, atmospheres, and scenarios, but are continually interrupted by a new scene.Exploring the characters’ different upbringings, values and experiences within a group setting, the company will examine what it means to be individuals as part of a group. This will be the second stage of research and development for this project and will consist of 4 weeks of creation and 1 production week. Rehearsals will take place in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, Scotland.
Tamsyn Russell Dance is seeking dance artists – 1 male and 1 female – who are confident in delivering high quality contemporary dance technique, and have strong creative skills, musicality and performance.
Tamsyn Russell Dance is a company with a fast-evolving style, so artists with an ability to bring something new and exciting to this production are encouraged to apply.
These two opportunities are to replace existing company members, who have participated in previous R+D stages of this work, so the successful candidates will be required to adapt quickly and step into some choreographed sections for this production, while being creatively independent during the development of the work as a finished piece.
Possible touring of this work in Spring 2018, dependent on funding.
To Apply:
Send a showreel and CV to tamsynrusselldance@gmail.com by Saturday 1 July by 11.00am
For further information please visit: http://tamsynrussell.weebly.com/
July/August 2017
Tamsyn and Adirenne will be in residency at Eden Court , Inverness in July researching material for work in development 'Scene Stealer'. Tamsyn has also been awarded a place on the Scottish Ballet Creates Scheme this July. During this two week period choreographers will be mentored by Christopher Hampson and Kerry Nicholls while creating on Scottish Ballet dancers.
In August Tamsyn will travel back up to Eden Court to make a peice with Youth Dancers culminating in a performance of the work created on the last night.
Tamsyn and Adirenne will be in residency at Eden Court , Inverness in July researching material for work in development 'Scene Stealer'. Tamsyn has also been awarded a place on the Scottish Ballet Creates Scheme this July. During this two week period choreographers will be mentored by Christopher Hampson and Kerry Nicholls while creating on Scottish Ballet dancers.
In August Tamsyn will travel back up to Eden Court to make a peice with Youth Dancers culminating in a performance of the work created on the last night.
May/June 2017
Tamsyn was awarded a two week residency through Plan B at The Shed in Evanton. Choreocraft is a two week residency to work with or from a images to research and develop choreographic skills. Tamsyn had a fantastic time working with Bridie Gane and Freya Jeffs playing with props and developing movement material.
Also Tamsyn and Adrienne O'Leary were invited to perform 'Go get 'em Kid' at Spark festival in Leicester. They performed in several schools around Leicester and loved performing to such engaged, inquisitive young people!.
Tamsyn was awarded a two week residency through Plan B at The Shed in Evanton. Choreocraft is a two week residency to work with or from a images to research and develop choreographic skills. Tamsyn had a fantastic time working with Bridie Gane and Freya Jeffs playing with props and developing movement material.
Also Tamsyn and Adrienne O'Leary were invited to perform 'Go get 'em Kid' at Spark festival in Leicester. They performed in several schools around Leicester and loved performing to such engaged, inquisitive young people!.
March/April 2017
Tamsyn has been in the studio with Scottish dancers: Bridie Gane, Lewis Normond, Katie Armstrong, Joanne Pirrie and Kieran Shannon developing her choreographic practise. Supported by The Work Room, Glasgow for a two week residency and support from Dance Base with a week residency we worked on developing movement material and images. This time was was important for me as an artist to keep developing and playing with ideas without the pressure of a performance.
Tamsyn has been in the studio with Scottish dancers: Bridie Gane, Lewis Normond, Katie Armstrong, Joanne Pirrie and Kieran Shannon developing her choreographic practise. Supported by The Work Room, Glasgow for a two week residency and support from Dance Base with a week residency we worked on developing movement material and images. This time was was important for me as an artist to keep developing and playing with ideas without the pressure of a performance.
Jan/Feb 2017
Tamsyn choreographed a solo on one of the PRIME dance company members. This process consisted of one afternoon to make a solo to be performed at the end of the week with the other PRIME dancers solos.
In February Tamsyn traveled to Oulu, Finland for two weeks to teach at Crossmoves Dance company and to make work 'Group Pack' on Northern Sway Dance Company.
Tamsyn choreographed a solo on one of the PRIME dance company members. This process consisted of one afternoon to make a solo to be performed at the end of the week with the other PRIME dancers solos.
In February Tamsyn traveled to Oulu, Finland for two weeks to teach at Crossmoves Dance company and to make work 'Group Pack' on Northern Sway Dance Company.
September/October/Nov 2016
Throughout September and October Tamsyn and 4 dancers: Adreinne O'Leary, James Southward, Emily Thompson-Smith and Mary Mannion, were researching and developing a new work 'Scene Stealer' supported by Creative Scotland and Dance Base Edinburgh.
Scene Stealer is an exploration into the idea of: individuals/groups of people creating different worlds/atmospheres/scenarios which get interrupted by a new scene. During the process we developed a vast amount of material and hope this work will become a full scale work to be performed on many platforms in the future. A huge thank you to Creative Scotland and Dance Base supporting this research and development process.
In November Tamsyn had the pleasure of teaching technique class to VERVE postgraduate performance dance company in Leed and at Northern School of Contemporary dance for a week.
Throughout September and October Tamsyn and 4 dancers: Adreinne O'Leary, James Southward, Emily Thompson-Smith and Mary Mannion, were researching and developing a new work 'Scene Stealer' supported by Creative Scotland and Dance Base Edinburgh.
Scene Stealer is an exploration into the idea of: individuals/groups of people creating different worlds/atmospheres/scenarios which get interrupted by a new scene. During the process we developed a vast amount of material and hope this work will become a full scale work to be performed on many platforms in the future. A huge thank you to Creative Scotland and Dance Base supporting this research and development process.
In November Tamsyn had the pleasure of teaching technique class to VERVE postgraduate performance dance company in Leed and at Northern School of Contemporary dance for a week.
June/July 2016
In June we finished off our 'Go Get 'em Kid' tour performing 8 shows at the Imaginate Festival. We had a fantastic time and thank Imaginate greatly for all their support!. June and July will be a busy time for Tamsyn teaching: Great Feats at Dance Base and a workshop with the National Youth Dance Company Scotland. She will also be teaching contemporary classes during the Dance Base summer school and choreographing a work 'Team solo' for ProjectY Company part of a national tour of four Scottish venues.
In June we finished off our 'Go Get 'em Kid' tour performing 8 shows at the Imaginate Festival. We had a fantastic time and thank Imaginate greatly for all their support!. June and July will be a busy time for Tamsyn teaching: Great Feats at Dance Base and a workshop with the National Youth Dance Company Scotland. She will also be teaching contemporary classes during the Dance Base summer school and choreographing a work 'Team solo' for ProjectY Company part of a national tour of four Scottish venues.
April/May 2016
In April Tamsyn and Adrienne performed 'Go Get em, Kid' part of family day at Tramway, Glasgow. It was really lovely to perform for a wide variety of children, teenagers and adults. This month Tamsyn also choreographed a piece on the new Lothian Youth Dance Company titled 'Tune Yard'. The group worked extremely hard throughout this week long intensive and will be performing this piece very soon
In May Adrienne and Tamsyn are back in the studio re-rehearsing 'Go Get 'em Kid' then
touring Scotland for two weeks before performing at the Imaginate Festival in Edinburgh
in June. Check out the upcoming page for venues and performances.
In April Tamsyn and Adrienne performed 'Go Get em, Kid' part of family day at Tramway, Glasgow. It was really lovely to perform for a wide variety of children, teenagers and adults. This month Tamsyn also choreographed a piece on the new Lothian Youth Dance Company titled 'Tune Yard'. The group worked extremely hard throughout this week long intensive and will be performing this piece very soon
In May Adrienne and Tamsyn are back in the studio re-rehearsing 'Go Get 'em Kid' then
touring Scotland for two weeks before performing at the Imaginate Festival in Edinburgh
in June. Check out the upcoming page for venues and performances.
February/ March 2016
This month Adrienne and Tamsyn will be in rehearsals making 'Go get 'em, Kid into a full length work for young audiences commissioned through Imaginate. We will be in residence at Dance Base then Tramway for another week and a production week. We cant wait to get started and create this high energy duet with our partners in crime:100 T-Shirts!.
We will be premiere at the Imagainte 2016 festival with a tour into Scottish venue and then performances at the Imaginate festival May/June.
In December Tamsyn was back in New Zealand for a holiday and had the honour, privilege to be in the studio with an incredible choreographer: Sarah Foster-Sproull. She is such a talent and makes stunning work. Being the the studio watching her and her wonderful dancers work is awe-inspiring. Her new show ORCHIDS will premiere this year In New Zealand and I hope it will come to the UK and Europe as it deservers to be seen by many! For you programmers out there this is her link:http://www.sarahfostersproull.com/
This month Adrienne and Tamsyn will be in rehearsals making 'Go get 'em, Kid into a full length work for young audiences commissioned through Imaginate. We will be in residence at Dance Base then Tramway for another week and a production week. We cant wait to get started and create this high energy duet with our partners in crime:100 T-Shirts!.
We will be premiere at the Imagainte 2016 festival with a tour into Scottish venue and then performances at the Imaginate festival May/June.
In December Tamsyn was back in New Zealand for a holiday and had the honour, privilege to be in the studio with an incredible choreographer: Sarah Foster-Sproull. She is such a talent and makes stunning work. Being the the studio watching her and her wonderful dancers work is awe-inspiring. Her new show ORCHIDS will premiere this year In New Zealand and I hope it will come to the UK and Europe as it deservers to be seen by many! For you programmers out there this is her link:http://www.sarahfostersproull.com/
November 2015
Made The List's Hot 100 list!
The Hot 100 is The List's annual celebration of the figures who've contributed most to the cultural landscape during the year. From chefs and theatre-makers to writers and musicians, you'll find them here.
'As a performer, Russell has been a notable presence on the Scottish dance scene for a while. But now she’s moved into choreography, things are really hotting up, with Hunting Dust one of the most exciting moments at this
years Edinburgh Fringe.'
https://www.list.co.uk/article/76020-the-hot-100-2015-90-81/
Made The List's Hot 100 list!
The Hot 100 is The List's annual celebration of the figures who've contributed most to the cultural landscape during the year. From chefs and theatre-makers to writers and musicians, you'll find them here.
'As a performer, Russell has been a notable presence on the Scottish dance scene for a while. But now she’s moved into choreography, things are really hotting up, with Hunting Dust one of the most exciting moments at this
years Edinburgh Fringe.'
https://www.list.co.uk/article/76020-the-hot-100-2015-90-81/
Image: http://www.mariafalconer.co.uk/
September/October 2015
September/October is a busy time!. We have been back in the studio through a commission from Citymoves Dance Agency to re-author and choreograph each others work with Cultured Mongrel Dance Theatre. I have also been up in Aberdeen making a new work on Fusion Youth Dance Company which will premiere at DanceLive.
Adrienne and I will start looking at development material for 'Go get 'em, Kid' and have a few showing to school children to get some important feedback, then last not least, rehearsing and performing ' In the Hearts of Humans' and the re-authored version.
September/October is a busy time!. We have been back in the studio through a commission from Citymoves Dance Agency to re-author and choreograph each others work with Cultured Mongrel Dance Theatre. I have also been up in Aberdeen making a new work on Fusion Youth Dance Company which will premiere at DanceLive.
Adrienne and I will start looking at development material for 'Go get 'em, Kid' and have a few showing to school children to get some important feedback, then last not least, rehearsing and performing ' In the Hearts of Humans' and the re-authored version.
August 2015
'Hunting Dust' is ready to go! Catch our show during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Dance Base 15.30. Its a work for the whole family, light hearted, playful and alot of physical dancing!
Check out the upcoming page for booking information,dates and times.
'Hunting Dust' is ready to go! Catch our show during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Dance Base 15.30. Its a work for the whole family, light hearted, playful and alot of physical dancing!
Check out the upcoming page for booking information,dates and times.
July 2015
myself and the dancers, Adrienne O'Leary, James Southward and Freya Jeffs are hard at work at Dance Base rehearsing for 'Hunting Dust', a 20 mintue dance work which will be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the Dance Base programme.
Check out the upcoming page for information on tickets, dates and times.
myself and the dancers, Adrienne O'Leary, James Southward and Freya Jeffs are hard at work at Dance Base rehearsing for 'Hunting Dust', a 20 mintue dance work which will be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the Dance Base programme.
Check out the upcoming page for information on tickets, dates and times.
June 2015
Some exciting news! I am excited and so honoured for 'Go get 'em, Kid' to be commissioned by Imaginate to premiere as a full length work for the 2016 Imaginate Festival. We will be heading off on a tour into Scottish venues before the festival. Watch this space more news to come!
link: http://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival-news/imaginate-festival-2016/
Some exciting news! I am excited and so honoured for 'Go get 'em, Kid' to be commissioned by Imaginate to premiere as a full length work for the 2016 Imaginate Festival. We will be heading off on a tour into Scottish venues before the festival. Watch this space more news to come!
link: http://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival-news/imaginate-festival-2016/
April 2015
- Tamsyn and Adrienne O'Leary will be working in the studio developing 'Go get 'em, Kid' for 2 weeks research and development.
- Tamsyn travelled to Utercht to attend the Tweetakt Festival through professional development with Imaginate.
- Citymoves Dance agency residency, developing new work, 'In the hearts of Humans' a 20 minute duet which is an exploration of the human condition.
