ACE dance and music 'Skin' April 23, 2008

Skin is a synergy of media, dance and emotionally infused movement which is rich in contrast; emotional and strong, reflective and bold. This powerful double bill has an original sound score, percussive soundscapes, digital projection and emotive live effects.

Using captivating physical expression to discover what makes us function as a human being, six robust and agile dancers explore the invisible signals that we give out and the force and flow of feelings running through our veins. From the outside we look different, but underneath aren’t we all the same?

ACE dance and music is a multi-cultural company and Skin will draw from particular elements of African, Caribbean and Japanese dance styles, uniting these together with powerful contemporary movement.

Artistic Director Gail Parmel worked in collaboration with two internationally renowned choreographers Akiko Kitamura from the Leni-Basso Dance Company of Japan and Vincent Mantsoe from Soweto, South Africa.

"previously regarded simply as a black dance company, Digbeth-based ACE dance and music is evolving from its African roots into an international arena in this ambitious and impressive project. There are dancers from South Africa and Italy in the company of six – two men, four women, three white, three black – and Japanese and South African choreographers. The dancers perform with style and discipline…technical ability and sheer physicality… and it’s pretty exhilarating to watch too!”
Terry Grimley, The Birmingham Post

“With a stylistic mix that stretches from Africa, through the Caribbean and Europe and across to Japan, Skin marks a fresh departure for this bold Birmingham outfit… Skin promises another step forward for a company on the edge of breaking into the big league.”
Keith Watson, Metro, Sept 07

Official Website: http://www.acedanceandmusic.com