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Terpsichore: in Greek mythology, the Muse of dancing and choral music. Delight in dance. -ing: suffix, denoting a verbal action, an instance of this, or its result.
Terpsichoring (formerly Silver Dance) is a dance company based in York, UK.
We believe in the power of art to change lives and influence society, and in the power of carefully crafted performances to incite thoughts and inspire.
Mission:
Terpsichoring wants to entertain, engage, stimulate conversation, help, bring joy and positivity. It creates and tours original work that explores a topic from different perspectives, and storytelling in narrative and abstract forms.
Vision:
Terpsichoring aims to have a permanent group of performers with whom to create and tour original work. The company wants to collaborate with professionals of creative disciplines and beyond, as well as be opened to students and new artists to explore their practices and ideas.
Values:
- To educate, engage and entertain audiences
- To be widely accessible
- To be helpful to society
- To support new/young artists in their creative expression
- To be open-minded
- To explore cultural interchange and be culturally diverse
- Commitment to freedom of creativity
- Commitment to thorough historical and/ or cultural research
- To approach production decisions with environmental responsibility
- To learn and create through collaboration and engagement with experienced creators of all artistic disciplines and beyond, as well as with young creators
- Commitment to excellent work led by a moving body
Terpsichoring is registered in England. Registered charity no. 1201714.