
Using contemporary dance, accessible technology and transmedia storytelling we engage audiences in interactive events, that they might encounter accidentally, in an installation setting or online.
Fusing a museum’s collection with dance, technology & projection to explore our fascination with living our lives through our mobile phones.
A contemporary online dance mystery told solely through Miss White’s Facebook profile.
Four momentary videos exploring the touching and raging emotions following a tragic personal loss.
The seamless fusion of dance and digital is beautiful and inspiring.
Our workshops place dance in a relevant, topical and contemporary context, asking participants to interrogate and engage in much more than just their dance technique.
Our students have been utterly inspired. The piece is so creative and really demonstrates how powerful dance can be.
NOCTURN’s workshop programme is as flexible as it is inspiring, tailored to an organisation’s needs.
Participants are seen as active partners, encouraged to contribute creatively to the content and direction of the work.
We have a been delivering workshops throughout the south of England for a number of years, with a track record of offering significant value to workshop participants and their schools, organisations and community groups.
Due to the success of Dare to Dance, a weekly adult dance workshop for the over 55s, in partnership with Corn Exchange, Newbury we are expanding. Supported by John Darvell, you will deliver a new Monday morning 1.5hr class starting 14th January using our fun methods while still giving space to make the sessions your own.
Dance activities are not the first thing you might think of when it comes to the PE and Sport Premium funding, but it is a popular way of spending the money. Chris Parr takes a look and talks about NOCTURN's different project approaches utilising the funds.
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Building on the successes of last year’s Arts Award, the year 4, 5 & 6 pupils were challenged with the more advanced level qualification Arts Award Explore. Working with local dance artist John Darvell from NOCTURN pupils created and choreographed using their ideas and creative skills, as part of their award portfolio, an 8-minute contemporary dance piece around the ship of dreams tragic journey; how the Titanic steerage passengers lived onboard, the final moments before the sinking and what they did to try and survive.
Four Saturdays. Four leading dance artists. For adult dancers, of all abilities!
A range of one off weekend workshops, delivered by some of the top professional dancers from across the UK. Artists include Kip Johnson, Sonia Rafferty, Helen Parlor and Luke Birch.
An intensive set of one weekend and evening dance workshops for adults, delivered by John Darvell and special guest teacher Charlie Morrissey, culminating in an evening performance on Friday 3 August!
Join the NEW Board of NOCTURN, a contemporary performance company with a social heart and a technological edge. We are seeking a Chair and Trustees with a focus around the South East England area, to be part of our Board. This is a chance to make your mark by nurturing our company to expand its creative impact and reach across the sector.
We cater for everyone from the complete beginner to those with experience, from teenagers to adults of every age.
West Berkshire primary school pupils dance their way to success.
Over the term pupils from Hampstead Norreys CofE and The Ilsleys Primary School, collaborating with professional dance company NOCTURN, focused their creative skills on what Art means to them.
For a second year we are returning to MOVE IT at Excel London (Sunday 12 March).
A fun, energetic and engaging adult class will be led by Artistic Director John Darvell. To book visit www.moveitdance.co.uk
In summer last year NOCTURN, in partnership with West Berkshire Museum, set about an ambitious educational/community project fusing the museum's collection with NOCTURN’s focus on our obsession for living our lives through our phones.
Take a peek behind the scenes to hear from those involved and watch the dance on film produced, in our two new exciting online films.
An insightful personal reflection from Nicola Swanborough, in a two page spread, in Aprils 'Berkshire Life' magazine about her experience of our adult beginners class at South Hill Park, Bracknell.