Chisenhale dance spaceChisenhale Dance Space builds on the experience and success of X6 DanceSpace which, over the 5 years of its existence lrecame recognised not onlyas an experimental performance venue, presenting much innovative 'newdance'work, but also as a central meeting place for other new performanceartists, musicians, actors, or mime, fol k and film artists.

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Founder Members :- Patricia BardiLau rie BoothCris CheekEmilyn ClaidFergus EarlyAnna FurseKiki GaleDouglas GillSuzi GilmourJoanna GodlimanPhilip JeckJacky LansleySue MacLennanMary PrestidgeKirstie Simson

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Chisenhale Dance Space. Chisenhale Works. London E3. Tel: O'l-98'l 6617

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Left to right: Joonna Godlimon, Cris Cheek, Douglos Gill, Anno Furse, Kiki Gale, Potricio Bardi, Philip Jeck, Jocky Lonsley.

The MoveX6 became known as the only independent space in London. lts base

was broad. Besides running intensive programmes of classes and work-shops, it became established as a venue used for:1. Personal rehearsal by members of the collective, and those with

whom they wished to work.2. Classes and workshops taught by members of the collective and

invited teachers.3. For performances by collective members, other artists in this country

and artists from abroad.As a base and basis for the magazine New Dance.For conferences and meetings.

ln the summer of 1980, it became obvious that all the artists workingat Butlers Whai'f, (of which there were many besides ourselves) were goingto have to leave due to redevelopment of the site. The artists organised,and formed the Butlers Wharf Association, of which X6 Dance Spacebecame a member. The brief of the association was to find and establishnew premises. The search finally resulted in Chisenhale Works, ChisenhaleRoad, E3. The Butlers Wharf Association reformed as ArtPlace Trust, anda massive renovation programme has been set in motion of which we are apart.

It's important to the vision of this project that the building holds a 25year Iease.

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OurAimsIt is important that the work that was begun at X6 be allowed to

continue. Our aims include setting up and developing a fruitful relation-ship with the local community by:(u) providing classes and workshops, led both by ourselves and invited

local people.(b) by giving space to and for community events and performances.(.) by going out, making contact with other dance people/activities andteaching in local centres.

Many of us have worked or are still working in other London urbancommu nities, be it with children, people with physical disabilities,mothers and babies, teenagers. We see ou r intention as cross culturalrather than inveterately rooted in a western aesthetic. Between us we leadsessions in a broad range of skills including: tap, ballroom, ballet, danceand movement, art therapy, gymnastics, contact improvisation, iazz, jive,keep fit, contemporary dance (cunningham), alexander technique, disco,the martial arts such as tai chi chuan and aikido, voicework, improvis-ational and compositional skills, anatomical studies, and structural align-ment, vocal dance.

Amongst our normal facilities a creche will be provided.

of a canal, overlooking Victoria Park. lt is a short walk from Mile Endtube station, whjch is only fifteen minutes from central London. We areconfident that the space will quickly become recognised for its local aswell as national and international scope and achievements.

To date the working artists have:weather-proofed windows and roof, laid a sprung maple dance floor,completed electrical fittings, prepared entrances and exits, pointedand painted all walls, set up a rudimentary office and administrativefacilities which also houses New Dance magazine.

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MernbershipMembership StructureFull membershipNew members may be nominated by existing members which entitlesthem to:a) Newsletterb) Hire of space, orfree use in return for work on the buildingc) Discount for events, classes and workshops.Associate Membershipa) Newsletterb) Discount of events

Commercial Rates Negotiable

For full details of subscription rates and hiring of space write to:Administrator

Chisenhale Dance Space acknowledges financial assistance from theArts Council of Great Britain and the Greater London Arts Association.

NEWDANCENew Dance magazine is now produced at Chisenhale Dance Space by acore of editors and supporting team. lt is the only magazine solely writtenand produced by dancers themselves.

Non profit making, now in its22nd lssue with a constantly increasingprint run that has an international circulation.

We are always interested in receiving new nraterial and welcome yoursupport.

For further information and details about subscription rates pleasewrite to:- "New Dance" Chisenhale Dance Space, Chisenhale Works,London E3 Tel: 01 981 6617.

Typesetting: Bread 'n Roses, 30 Camden Road, London NW1Tel: 01 485 4432

Printed by Blackrose Press, 30 Clerkenwell Close, London EClTel: 01 251 3043

Design: Douglas Gill

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LongTerm Aims1. To become a meeting place for dance and movement artists in this

country and from abroad.2. To build up an East London Dance Library and video archive.3 . To form an information resou rces centre for Teach ing.4. To create jobs for running these projects.5. Helping to convert the ground floor of Chisenhale Works into a

theatre/gallery performing space open to the public.6. To develop Iinks with other artldance and community projects in the

area.We are committed to the showing of new and experimental work and

providing a support platform for engendering and creating. We intend torun community events, including work by and for children. We canprovide a performance space for artists from abroad, and hope to set upexchange systems between artists of different nationalities.

Certainly we are treading new ground, attempting to forge newconnections and the long lease provides a secure base for steady growth.We remain confident that within a Year of opening Chisenhale DanceSpace will become recognised as the Dance and Movement Centre of EastLondon.

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New LocationChisenhale is located in a much more suitable environment to run a

community project. The dance space being on a residential street locatedin the heart of the East End of London is in an area which has few otherviable facilities for leisure/recreation or cultural activities.

The space at Chisenhale is ideal for dance and related activities, beingclear light and expansive. The building is in a unique position, on the edge

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