SPRINGS DANCE COMPANY

The company was founded in 1979 by Martin Blogg (author of Dance in the Christian Faith) and Angela Hardcastle, at Middlesex University. At the time, the style of the company was being explored, but was classically biased. Their aim, however, was very clear: to communicate the Christian faith-using dance.

In 1984 Candy Hadler and Ruth Dawson became the new artistic directors, and the company became a registered charity. The company style became increasingly influenced by contemporary and theatre dance. As Springs became more recognised, the workload in churches increased not only in Britain but also abroad.

A further change of leadership occurred in 1992 when directorship was handed to Francis Clarke and Miranda Groves. Within their stylistic influences, these new Artistic Directors sought to provide structured and detailed guidelines for the educational work of SDC.

SDC's dancers/choreographers and teachers have continued to progress to become Artistic Directors enabling the company to prolong its existence and for fresh ideas to be continually explored. In January 2000, Cathy Sincock (current Artistic Director) was appointed.

The repertoire of the company at present is a combination of previous and new works in contemporary, jazz and theatre. Hence a wide variety exists to cater for all audiences. All the dances aim to challenge and educate both Christians and non-Christians about the Christian faith. The dances include works, which are light-hearted, dramatic, beautiful, symbolic, evangelistic, and meditative, and all deal with biblical, social, and personal issues.