Tedd Robinson/10 Gates Dancing Inc. (Canada)
REDD
British Premiere
Tramway Tues 4 March 1930
An intimate evening with Tedd Robinson in his new solo. REDD is the third full-length solo in a trilogy that began with Rokudo in 1996 followed by Rigmarole in 2000.
The constant seeker, Robinson searches in this solo for new ways to express his imagery; through language and text the narrative is enhanced, and words articulate what movement cannot. The work exposes the hazards and exhilarations of living in isolation, reflecting Robinson’s self-imposed exile from the city to a farm in the country. Quirky and funny, fragile and poetic, Robinson’s work speaks to the foibles of humanity and the dignity of the human spirit.
TEDD ROBINSON, choreographer and performer
Tedd Robinson, born in Ottawa, Canada, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University (Toronto, Canada), and studied at The School of The Toronto Dance Theatre and with eminent British visual theatre artist Lindsay Kemp. Robinson first rose to prominence as Artistic Director of Contemporary Dancers in Winnipeg, Canada (1984 to 1990), where he created highly theatrical ensemble works. He returned to Ottawa in 1990 to pursue a solo career. Robinson is Artistic Director of 10 Gates Dancing Inc., a non-profit company formed in 1998 to promote the
development and performance of contemporary dance creations.
JEAN PHILIPPE TRÉPANIER, Lighting
Jean Philippe has created lights for over 200 works by some of Canada's most renowned choreographers. In 2005, he was Associate Lighting Designer for "Le Rêve" by Franco Dragone, at the new Wynn Las Vegas Resort, in Las Vegas. In 1992, the Canada Council awarded Jean Philippe the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize for his outstanding contribution to dance in Canada. Jean Philippe is a freelance artist working with companies across the country on a variety of projects that will also include mentoring, consulting, and teaching in the coming years. REDD is his 8th project with Tedd Robinson and 10 Gates Dancing Inc.
NORMAND VANDAL, costume design and construction (Part II)
Norman Vandal is the visual Designer of Le Groupe Dance Lab.
JOZEF VLK, original music (Part III)
Josef Vlk is a composer and musician based in Bratislava, Slovakia. He has collaborated with many dance artists including Lloyd Newson and Akram Khan Company. This is his first work for Tedd Robinson.
This is a co-production of 10 Gates Dancing Inc, New Dance Horizons (Regina) and the National Arts Centre (Canada) and is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa and their private donors. Part 1 is the result of working with Peter Boheham at Le Groupe Dance Lab (Ottawa).