4X10 4X10 was one of the landmark projects in our 40th year. It was an important new concept within our programme, enabling the production and presentation of distinctive new work by our Artistic Associates and guest artists. 4X10 was one of the landmark projects in our 40th year. It was an important new concept within our programme, enabling the production and presentation of distinctive new work by our Artistic Associates and guest artists. These four new works were from artists who are shaping perceptions of contemporary Wales – each in different ways and from different perspectives. It was also a platform to elevate the young talent that exists in NDCWales’ Young Associates programme, placing them alongside the professional company of dancers, and providing the unique opportunity to co-create with Matthew Robinson, NDCWales Artistic Director. 4X10 was just one aspect of the dance we make and share with people across Wales and the world. From dancing with people who live with Parkinson’s to inspiring young people to try dance for themselves, we dance to enable people to express ideas beyond words. If you share a passion for dance, join us here. We offer sincere thanks to the Arts Council of Wales, the trustees of the Colwinston Charitable Trust, the Darkley Trust and the Leche Trust for supporting 4x10. Thanks also to our much valued Lifft supporters. 4X10 Production Team Technical Team: Geraint Chinnock, Will Lewis Artistic Director: Matthew Robinson Executive Producer: Chris Ricketts Placement Producer (RWCMD): Ann Li Rehearsal Director: Victoria Roberts Chief Executive: Paul Kaynes Costume Designer: Layla Zheng Chaperones: Sarah Chew, Tracey Cogan, Serena Thomas and the rest of the NDCWales team. Akin | Perthyn: Daisy Howell Music: Spirit – Jack Larsen Have You Decided? - Ruthven Performance: Mario Manara, Niamh Keeling, Luca Chiodini With thanks to: My Sisters Daisy Howell is a choreographer, director and performer originally from Wrexham, North Wales, & began her dance training through North East Dance (NEW Dance) and National Youth Dance Wales, before training at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, where she received her MA in Performance after touring with VERVE in 2018. She has worked as a freelance Dancer, Choreographer & Lecturer for the last 5 years and has been the Co-Director of Night People Events, working in partnership with Co-Director, Aaron Howell, since the Company’s official creation in 2020 Daisy is also the Coordinator of The Lowry Centre for Advanced Training Scheme, leading on the operational & artistic delivery of the programme. She also is the Company Chameleon Senior Youth Leader & Guest Lecturer for Salford University MA/Emergence programmes. She has been lead producer for the North West U.Dance Festival Platform 2022 & 2023, alongside supporting local/regional artists through her producing work. Imprint: June Campbell-Davies Music: Atair - Armand Amar Fur Alina arr. Pat Metheny for 42 Strings - Arvo Pärt Performance: Alys Davies, Jill Goh, Riz Golden, Vito Vidovič Bintchende June is a Cardiff Based dancer choreographer and Carnival Artist. Trained at the Laban Centre for Movement & Dance in London. She has worked in higher education teaching students at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff Metropolitan University and for Rubicon Dance’s full-time dance course and outreach programme. Since SWICA (South Wales Intercultural Carnival Arts) folded in 2015, her experience in Carnival Arts as consultant & facilitator has led to new collaborations with Butetown Carnival/Eisteddfod ‘Carnifyl Yr Mor’ and also Wales Millennium Centre’s performance engagement programme.’ To date June is involved with a number of smaller organizations and projects, leading movement sessions alongside other facilitators for Breathe Creative team under the Directorship of Alex Bowen focusing on arts and wellbeing for their outreach programmes. For Oasis One World Choir - she is leading regular sessions on a voluntary basis within the Oasis Centre programming, leading movement sessions for Asylum seekers and Refugees. GO: Matthew Robinson Composed by: Ed Myhill Performance and Co-creation: Chloe Harrison, Claire Irwin, Eluned Owen, Maddyson Taylor , Magdalena Lacey-Hughes, Maisy Dodd, Mariella Cass, Millie Smith, Morgan Tod , Phoebe Clark, Seren Powell, Sophia Jones, Tegan Kocker Matthew became Artistic Director of NDCWales in September 2021. For many years Matthew danced for Scottish Dance Theatre. In 2013 he was invited to take on the responsibilities of Rehearsal Director, supporting the dancers and guest artists in their creative process, and the company on multiple international tours. Matthew was appointed Artistic Director of VERVE in 2016. Matthew creates his own artistic work in independent, collaborative and commissioned contexts. As an artist he seeks to translate contradictions and complex feelings, through boldly physical and emotionally-layered choreographic construction. UN3D: Osian Meilir Music: Synchronicity - The Police Unison - Björk Performance: Faye Tan, Paulina Porwollik, Samuel Gilovitz Osian Meilir is a performer, dance-maker and movement artist based in Wales. Originally from Pentre’r Bryn, on the west coast of Wales, Meilir went on to train at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, attaining a degree in Contemporary Dance, before continuing their studies and completing their M.A. in Dance Performance as part of Transitions Dance Company. Meilir’s work as a performer has seen them working with a variety of artists and companies across the UK. They premiered their first mid-scale production - ‘Qwerin’, as director and choreographer in 2021 and also has extensive experience in leading workshops and classes for children and young people. Meilir’s very early experiences and background of Welsh folk dance has led them to appreciate dance from all different cultures, and to enjoy how dance can build meaningful bridges between people from around the world. Supported by: The Leche Trust