Mobius Dance announced as Associate Company at Kala Sangam
Kala Sangam, Bradford’s arts centre, has unveiled Mobius Dance as the organisation’s first ever Associate Company, together with Company of Others and Jaivant Patel Dance. These three diverse emerging companies create innovative and exciting dance and performance work across a spectrum of styles, and their position as Associate Companies will see each of them returning regularly to the city to create, engage communities and present work.
Recognising the need to provide more than just financial support to help create change and diversify the arts sector, Kala Sangam will work with the Associate Companies in a more holistic way. As well as a commitment to programming their work, practical support in the form of regular rehearsal space, organisational development support and the opportunity to access training opportunities will be provided to each company. The companies will also be given space and support to build relationships with each other as well as other creatives and organisations across Bradford district.
Alex Croft, Kala Sangam’s Creative Director, said, ‘One of our key aims at Kala Sangam is to support the development of high quality, diverse dance, and I can think of no better way of us doing this than welcoming Company of Others, Jaivant Patel Dance and Mobius Dance as Associate Companies. Led by three of the most exciting, dynamic artistic leaders in the country, each of these companies create work that we think is hugely relevant to Bradford’s multicultural audiences. I can’t wait to continue our support for all three on their exciting journey ahead.’
Gianluca Vincentini said, “Mobius Dance is delighted to continue its journey as an Associate Company at Kala Sangam. I am grateful for the extraordinary support received by Alex Croft and his team so far and thrilled to be able to deepen our working relationship from 2022 onwards.
It is highly valued, in the current climate, to create a partnership in which core values align with ease. Two partners that, together, are willing to embark on a journey to endeavour the balancing of voices within the cultural sector.
This continued support will allow Mobius Dance to carry on its work on a current, innovative, responsive artistic vision, which inspires audiences and continues to make outstanding, impactful contributions to the dance artform in the District and the wider region.”