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Molly studied dance and choreography at Northumbria University, during this time she also travelled to New York to train with Risa Steinburg at the Limon Institute. After graduating in 2005 she co-produced Playing Heroes Alone, which included an element of multi media and was performed in an abandoned maisonette opposite Newcastle's Central Station. Molly's first engagement with the company was in 2006 performing In Medias Res, and has since performed in Nullius, Until We Meet Again, Yacho No Mori, Black Sea of Trees, SAROS, Girl Dances and The Winter Moon, a solo work which was specifically choreographed for Molly by Surface Area's director Nicole Vivien Watson. The Winter Moon later reworked to The Flowering Moon was performed at Judson Memorial Church, NYC, 2010 as part of the Movement Research Spring program of dance. In 2010 Molly collaborated with Nicole to create Dust performed in April (2011) as part of Gateshead International Festival of Theatre and then later in June at La MaMa ETC, NYC as part of La Mama's international festival of dance. The image above is of Molly performing Reparation, information on this new work can be found on our production page.
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Beth was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, her passion for dance and theatre was evident at a young age, Beth's love of the arts lead her to pursue a professional training in dance, focusing upon ballet and contemporary based techniques, while remaining passionately interested in contact improvisation, folk and social dances. After graduating Beth left Newcastle upon Tyne to further her training, leading to periods of research and creative development in London, Spain and New York. Beth's more recent journey directed her to Germany. During her time in Germany Beth explored the depths of true expressionism, performing dance theatre work based in Düsseldorf, this influencing her practice greatly and confirmed her love of theatricality. Beth's more recent engagement was with Cote-a-Cote Theatre Company, performing in many of the well known London theatres . The Hard Sell is Beth's first experience of working with Surface Area Dance Theatre, performing with long standing company members Nicole Vivien Watson and Molly Hodkinson, whom welcome Beth wholeheartedly to the company.
Joel first worked with Surface Area Dance Theatre in ‘Packaged In A Safe Environment’ (2005) more recent works with the company include, Nullius and Yacho No Mori. My first introduction to dance began with bboying, I then made a a woven transition to contemporary dance while honouring my bboying roots. Graduating from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2007. I try not to be bound by style, discipline or perception. Being a part of the company is a breath of fresh air. Joel's most recent engagement with the company was SAROS.
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Wilkie is a self trained bboy from Bristol, England. Having started dancing in 2001 he has followed a pathway which ignores boundaries, that dissect art-foms and dance styles, working extensively with film, text and the expressive paradigm of the bboy form. Much of his work is with Champloo Dance Company, exploring this expressive avenue in bboying. This has predominantly been through site specific film works. it is also in part due to this interest in inter-disciplinary work and cross collaboration that he came to be involved with Surface Area Dance Theatre as a dancer for Yacho No Mori (2009). Wilkie joined Surface Area Dance Theatre once again for the production of SAROS (2010)
Adam Murphy - Dance artist
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Adam began dancing at Ebbw Vale Comprehensive school and later became a member of "The Move Youth Dance Theatre". Upon completion of a national diploma In dance, Adam undertook further training at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance In Leeds and later whilst In Newcastle, Adam was mentored by Vivien Wood. Adam has worked with Chris Tudor as part of the Welsh Independant Dance new graduate showcase, Neville Campbell, Tim Rubidge, Julia Thorneycroft (Dance Bristol), and then performed two seasons with ffin Dance Company in Wales. More recently, Adam worked for Henri Oguike Dance Company during their 10th anniversary before touring South Korea with the Dance Theatre of Ireland as part of "block party". Adam joined Surface Area Dance Theatre to perform SAROS.
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