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April 13th 2022 in Performance by

Hertfordshire Library Performances

Hannah Pickett Dance performed at Hertford Library and Bishop’s Stortford Library during Libraries week 2021. Both performances were accompanied by a question and answer session about the creation and development process hosted by Rhys Thomas (Hertford Theatre) and Suzanne Rider (Creative Hertfordshire).

We had some overwhelmingly positive feedback from our audiences. See below:

Photo by Factotum Film

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August 27th 2021 in Choreography by

Getting in the Studio

After a year of delays, rescheduling and lockdowns, we are finally getting in to the Studio! I am really excited to work with new and old collaborators. Have a look at my wonderful team!

What to expect:

Over the next two weeks, my dancers and I are going to be rehearsing at Letchworth Library in Hertfordshire. The first couple of days we are going …

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August 25th 2021 in Choreography by

GET INVOLVED!

We are looking for adults over 65 or who have experienced loneliness to get involved with our online questionnaire!

Have your story told! We are looking for people to tell their stories about isolation, belonging and coming together. We want to hear from you!

The answers will be explored and developed into choreography and performed …

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June 18th 2020 in Choreography by

Successful Arts Council National Lottery and East Herts Council Funding!

I am delighted to announce that Hannah Pickett Dance has received Arts Council England The National Lottery Funding and East Herts Council small grants funding to create a NEW choreographic work ‘WellDance’ in partnership with Hertfordshire LibrariesHertford Theatre and HYOC2020.

The choreographic work will exploring Wellbeing and Dance and will be performed in libraries across East Herts when it is safe to do so. I am looking …

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January 29th 2020 in Choreography, Performance, Teaching by

Moved to Milton Keynes

After 6 wonderful years dancing in Brighton, I have relocated to Milton Keynes to start a new dance chapter. I am looking forward to forming long term relationships in the dance and arts and developing new choreographic work.

I have loved living and working in Brighton and have learnt a lot over the years! I want to say a huge thank you to friends and teachers …

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January 22nd 2018 in Performance by

Double Bill: Bite Dance / PICKETT IMPROV on Saturday 27th Jan at The Old Market

You are invited to enjoy a comedic & experimental evening of dance as two contrasting works come together for one night only!

Brighton based PICKETT IMPROV, directed by Hannah Pickett, have been performing and exploring improvisational contemporary dance since 2016. Over the last year, their research into live movement and music has culminated in this new exciting work, Score10.

Bite Dance is a collaboration between dance artists …

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March 27th 2017 in Choreography by

Composing Improvisation

A reflection on Score 10 directed by Hannah Pickett

Over the last 6 months, I have been working with a collection of dancers and a musician to collaborate and create an improvised performance. My choreographic approach explores how an improvised performance naturally develops into a holistic piece of work. I want to develop a performance approach to dance improvisation, which examines how performers can instantly create …

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December 18th 2016 in Teaching by

Reflection on Workshop

Written by Alice Smith
Hannah Pickett Workshop

During the session Hannah worked with improvisation and scores, she opened the session by presenting her current working focus: Self, Environment and Others and described these as a consideration of how you feel, where you are and who you’re with whilst you’re moving. This proved to be a beautifully effective way to generate movement in a short space …

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