“Sheer energy, joy and happiness”
– The Dancing Times
About

The Jazz Dance Company was established in 1996 and is currently led under the Artistic Direction of Robbie O’Reilly. Each year the company features a new cast of professional performers from the prestigious London Studio Centre. The cast of performers works cohesively with an experienced team of creatives to devise a touring production that visits a variety of established venues across the UK, culminating in a finale performance in central London. The company are best known for presenting an exciting array of athletic genres of jazz dance and musical theatre. With a cast full of talented youthful dancers, The Jazz Dance Company is guaranteed to present an evening of high energy dance magic for families and dance fans alike.
Last year the company created Unexpected Tales, an evening-long performance that explored the light and shade of fairy tales and told stories with a unique twist. The production featured work by leading choreographers from today’s dance and theatre scene, including: Kevan Allen (Kylie Minogue, Brit Awards), Ryan François (Strictly Come Dancing, So You Think You Can Dance), Carrie-Anne Ingrouille (Zoonation, Street Dance 3D), and Nikki Trow (The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Little Mix).
Previously the company has performed specially commissioned works by respected choreographers from the dance world, including Stephen Mear, David Leighton, Dollie Henry, Kevan Allen, Kate Prince, Lynne Page, Gavin Lee, Simeon Qsyea, Paul Roberts, Christian Storm, Alistair David and Gary Lloyd.
Former company dancers have found great success working with dance companies in the UK and internationally, including JazzXchange, ZooNation, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and Bounce. Many go on to work with top names in music and television, including Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Florence and the Machine, Kanye West, Take That, Ellie Goulding, Kiesza, The Voice, The Brit Awards, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Take Away, X Factor and many more. Others have also featured in a whole host of award-winning and cricially-acclaimed West End shows, such as Cats, Wicked, Chicago, The Lion King, We Will Rock You, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and West Side Story to name a few.
Tour
Jazz Dance Company welcomes you to an evening of infinite entertainment with a whole new body of work from leading choreographers from today’s dance and theatre scene. Led by Artistic Director Robbie O’Reilly, the show offers audiences the chance to see the hottest new talent in Jazz Dance, in a vibrant programme of works ranging from the sensuality and lyricism of contemporary jazz to modern street dance and the rhythmic complexities of tap. Produced by London Studio Centre, one of Britain’s foremost conservatoires for the performing arts, INFINITY, is a show that will inspire dancelovers and newcomers alike.
Date | Venue | Box Office |
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Thu 9th June @7.30pm | Capitol Theatre, Horsham | 01403 750 220 Book Online |
Fri 10th June @7.30pm | artsdepot, London | 020 8369 5454 Book Online |
Wed 15th June @7.45pm | The Lighthouse Theatre, Poole | 01202 280 000 Book Online |
Sunday 19th June @7.00pm | Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne | Book Online |
Tuesday 21st June @7.30pm | The Leatherhead Theatre, Letherhead | 01372 365 141 Book Online |
Tuesday 28th June @7.30pm | Greenwood Theatre, London | 020 7520 2821 Book Online |
Cast