Eliot Smith Dance

Eliot Smith Dance Marking our 15th anniversary in 2026 🎉 Crafting contemporary that moves the — and beyond. Proud producers of ESD Presents.

23/06/2026

TOMORROW: PREMIERE OF IN MOTION ONLINE – GET YOUR FREE TICKET 💛

“Visually breathtaking” — 10/10, NE Volume

Eliot Smith is here with a final reminder that IN MOTION premieres exclusively on ESD Online tomorrow, Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 7:00pm BST.

Directed by Elijah McDonnell, IN MOTION follows Eliot Smith and the journey of Eliot Smith Dance across the North East of England.

🎟️ Tickets are free – book now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eliotsmithdance/2270168

Today marked the first rehearsal of Interrupted Souls at Alnwick Playhouse — 10 years since the solo was first created o...
22/06/2026

Today marked the first rehearsal of Interrupted Souls at Alnwick Playhouse — 10 years since the solo was first created on Eliot Smith.

As preparations continue for its return in autumn 2026, Lorenzo Pagano (Guest Principal Artist with the Martha Graham Dance Company) returns to the North East in early July to restage this personal work.

Join us for an intimate studio sharing at Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne, and gain insight into the rehearsal process ahead of its performance later this year.

🗓️ 03 July 2026
🕓 4.00 PM
📍Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne
🎟️ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eliotsmithdance/2113194

More from the journey ahead coming soon. 🤍

📸 Interrupted Souls rehearsal at Alnwick Playhouse. Dancer: Eliot Smith.

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Eliot Smith rehearsing Interrupted Souls at Alnwick Playhouse, balancing on one leg while partially concealed beneath a black garment, creating a bold and sculptural shape in the studio space.

Summer Season is in full motion, but there’s still so much to come 🩶 As we move through an inspiring season of training,...
21/06/2026

Summer Season is in full motion, but there’s still so much to come 🩶

As we move through an inspiring season of training, creativity, and performance, we’re excited to share a series of upcoming events at ESD. From film and conversation to masterclasses, studio sharing, and our Summer and Youth Intensives, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Join us as we continue celebrating 15 Years of ESD’s movement, artistry, and community throughout the summer.

Explore the full programme and book your place at www.eliotsmithdance.com/summer2026

📸 Photo of Lorenzo Pagano. Photographer Sean Martin.

I.D: Black-and-white promotional poster for Eliot Smith Dance’s Summer Season 2026, featuring dancer Lorenzo Pagano in a dynamic pose alongside a list of upcoming events. Photo by Sean Martin.

Join us LIVE before the premiere of IN MOTION !Eliot Smith and cinematographer Elijah McDonnell will be live on Instagra...
20/06/2026

Join us LIVE before the premiere of IN MOTION !

Eliot Smith and cinematographer Elijah McDonnell will be live on Instagram to discuss the making of the documentary, and answer your questions ahead of the online premiere.

📅 Wednesday 24 June 2026
⏰ 18:30 BST
📍 Live on Eliot Smith Dance Instagram

💬 Have a question for Eliot or Elijah? Drop it in the comments below and we’ll answer as many as we can during the live.

Then join us at 7pm for the exclusive online premiere of IN MOTION on ESD Online.

📸 I.D: Black-and-white promotional graphic featuring Elijah McDonnell and Eliot Smith. Text reads “IN MOTION: Premiere Countdown Live” with the event date and time: Wednesday 24 June 2026, 6.30pm BST.

19/06/2026

AUDITION NOTICE
Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is seeking professional dancers who identify as male and female, as well as an apprentice, to join the company for its Autumn 2026 season.​
Where: Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
When: Monday 20 July 2026
Deadline for applications: Friday 17 July 2026
https://dancingopportunities.com/2026-audition-eliot-smith-dance/

“Visually Breathtaking” — 10/10, NE VolumeIN MOTION premieres exclusively on ESD Online in just one week.A new film by E...
17/06/2026

“Visually Breathtaking” — 10/10, NE Volume

IN MOTION premieres exclusively on ESD Online in just one week.

A new film by Elijah McDonnell, following Eliot Smith and the story of Eliot Smith Dance across the North East of England.

📍 Premiering 24 June 2026 on ESD Online.

Free Tickets Available at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/inmotion



📸 I.D: Promotional poster for IN MOTION. A man stands amongst vibrant yellow flowers with his arms outstretched and face turned towards the sky. Large white text displays the film title, alongside a featured review quote reading “Visually Breathtaking” with a 10/10 rating from NE Volume. The poster includes the premiere date: 24 June 2026.

2026 AUDITION ❤️‍🔥Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is seeking professional dancers who identify as male and female, as well as an...
17/06/2026

2026 AUDITION ❤️‍🔥

Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is seeking professional dancers who identify as male and female, as well as an apprentice, to join the company for its Autumn 2026 season.

🗓️ Audition Date: Monday 20 July 2026
📍 Location: Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BR
🎟️ Auditions are by invitation only
☑️ Application Deadline: 17 July 2026

🔗 Apply: www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs
📧 Questions or access requirements: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Photo Credit: Eclipse by Robert Cohan. Performed by ESD dancers Amy Becke and Yamit Salazar. Photograph by Adam Davies.

Image Description:
A contemporary dance duet against a clean white background. One dancer, dressed in red, lifts a second dancer in a muted blue costume, creating a striking vertical shape that conveys strength, trust, and connection. The image is featured alongside the text “2026 Audition” and the ESD 15th anniversary logo.

What an incredible evening at Alnwick Playhouse! ✨Tonight, over 100 children from the Aln Alliance schools took to the s...
16/06/2026

What an incredible evening at Alnwick Playhouse! ✨

Tonight, over 100 children from the Aln Alliance schools took to the stage and absolutely danced the Playhouse down in Beacon — a joyful celebration of creativity, courage, kindness, collaboration, environment and the arts.

After weeks of workshops, rehearsals and hard work across five Northumberland primary schools, it was inspiring to see the children shine with such confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

A huge congratulations to all of the young dancers from Swarland, Belford, Felton, Whittingham and Hipsburn Primary Schools.

Thank you to Alnwick Playhouse Creative Team and the Schools Go Free programme for championing opportunities that give children access to high-quality arts experiences and the chance to perform in a professional theatre.

And finally, thank you to everyone who has sent kind messages, good luck wishes and support throughout the project.



📸 I.D

Image 1:
Eliot Smith and Yamit Salazar standing on the Alnwick Playhouse stage after the performance, holding flowers in front of a projection featuring the logos of the participating Aln Alliance schools.

Image 2:
The Alnwick Playhouse stage illuminated with vibrant rainbow lighting and the Beacon artwork projected onto the backdrop ahead of the performance.

Join Eliot Smith Dance as our first-ever Creative Administrator!Are you a highly organised, creative administrator with ...
15/06/2026

Join Eliot Smith Dance as our first-ever Creative Administrator!

Are you a highly organised, creative administrator with a passion for the arts? Eliot Smith Dance is looking for a Creative Administrator to help support one of the North East’s leading contemporary dance companies as it delivers inspiring artistic and community programmes.

ESD creates dynamic, accessible contemporary dance work and engages audiences across the North East and beyond.

📍 Flexible / North East based
🙌 Apply now
🗓️ Application deadline: 11.59pm, 5 July 2026

Find out more and apply: www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs
🔗 Link in bio

This freelance role is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.



Image description:
A light grey recruitment graphic from Eliot Smith Dance. The Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) logo appears at the top, with the text “Creative Administrator” in large bold black letters centred in the image. Below is the website address “eliotsmithdance.com/jobs”. In the bottom left corner, the application deadline is listed as “11.59pm, 5 July 2026”. The National Lottery and Arts Council England logos appear in the bottom right corner. The design is clean, minimal and monochrome.

As we look ahead to our Autumn season with excitement, we’re thrilled to have secured support from Arts Council England’...
10/06/2026

As we look ahead to our Autumn season with excitement, we’re thrilled to have secured support from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants programme to support the next stage of Eliot Smith Dance (ESD)’s development.

As we continue celebrating 15 years of ESD, this support will enable us to grow our artistic ambitions, strengthen the organisation and, for the first time in our history, expand our small workforce through the creation of a new role.

More details about our Autumn 2026 programme will be announced in July.

Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged us along the way.

📸 Alumni dancer Niki Tsonopoulou for ESD. Photograph by Darren Irwin.

Image Description: Black-and-white studio photograph of a dancer balancing on one leg, with the other foot resting against the standing leg. Their arms are extended horizontally, and they wear a sports top and cropped trousers. A large “15 ESD” logo appears behind them, while an Arts Council England logo is displayed at the bottom of the image.

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