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Based in the North East for over 14 years, we create unforgettable contemporary dance experiences that inspire on stage and online. https://linktr.ee/eliotsmithdance

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Today on #ArmisticeDay, experience POPPY β€” a powerful dance honouring remembrance, resilience & love, seen through a WWII couple’s story.

πŸŽ₯ Streaming for 24hrs from 7:30pm GMT today
🎟️ Watch via πŸ‘‰ eliotsmithdance.com/onlineοΏΌ

#Poppy #EliotSmithDance #Remembrance #DanceFilm #ESDOnline

11.11.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wow! πŸ‘ POPPY from the wings 🌹

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Alnwick Playhouse for the premiere of Eliot Smith’s newly envisioned POPPY on #RemembranceSunday.

Catch it online 11 Nov 2025 & on tour Feb–Mar! Find out more at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/spring2026

10.11.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎭 TODAY! Stay after the 5:30pm performance of POPPY at Alnwick Playhouse for a free Post-Show Talk with Steph Edusei, Eliot Smith & the dancers β€” exploring the work, music & Remembrance.
🎟️ Last tickets: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...
#Poppy #EliotSmithDance

09.11.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, Remembrance Sunday, ESD premieres the re-envisioned POPPY β€” a powerful tribute to remembrance, resilience & the human cost of war.

5:30PM | Alnwick Playhouse
🎟️ Last tickets: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

⚠️ Road closure 3:15–4:15PM (Bondgate Without) for Remembrance Parade.

09.11.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A season of love, sacrifice & remembrance. πŸ’‚β€β™€οΈ
Tomorrow, Eliot Smith Dance premieres the newly reimagined POPPY at Alnwick Playhouse β€” Sun 9 Nov, 5:30pm.

🎟 Last-minute tickets: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

🚧 Road closure near Playhouse for Parade 3:15–4:15pm (Bondgate Without).

08.11.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were thrilled to preview Eliot Smith’s POPPY for 50+ local schoolchildren at Alnwick Playhouse ahead of Sunday’s premiere! 🌟
Their reactions said it all β€” β€œAmazing!” β€œI want to be a dancer!”

🎟 See POPPY this Sunday, 9 Nov, 5.30pm: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

07.11.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌹πŸ₯ β€œPOPPY” – Official Trailer!

We’re so excited for the premiere of Eliot Smith’s POPPY this weekend β€” and thrilled to share our brand new trailer with you all! 🎬✨

🎟️ Catch us at Alnwick Playhouse
πŸ—“ Sunday 9 November | 5:30 PM
Tickets are selling fast: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

07.11.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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POPPY in today’s The Journal! πŸ“°
β€œDance troupe’s Remembrance Day premiere for Poppy piece” β€” David Whetstone sets the scene for POPPY.

Join us Sun 9 Nov, 5.30pm at Alnwick Playhouse
🎟 πŸ‘‰ alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

Full story: www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/remembranc...

06.11.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One week to go!
Seen through the lens of World War II, Eliot Smith’s POPPY journeys through love, sacrifice, and remembrance β€” but also joy, celebrating the hope and unity of VE Day.

πŸ—“οΈ Remembrance Sunday (9 Nov, 5.30pm)
πŸ“ Alnwick Playhouse
🎟️ Book tickets now: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

02.11.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you! 🌹

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today at Woodhorn Museum for Sea of Red Dancers β€” and to our amazing community dancers for their passion and spirit.

We’re proud to have supported fundraising for The Royal British Legion in this moving tribute of remembrance. ❀️

01.11.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us today! 🌹 Sea of Red Dancers β€” a powerful community dance inspired by the poppy flower, marking 80 years since VE Day.

πŸ“ Woodhorn Museum
πŸ•› Today, 1 Nov, 12 noon | 🎟️ Free with entry pass
πŸ‘§ Kids go FREE
β˜”οΈ Indoors (Cutter Building)

Fundraising for The Royal British Legion

#EliotSmithDance

01.11.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seen through the lens of WWII, Eliot Smith’s POPPY is a moving journey of love, sacrifice, and remembrance.

Join us this Remembrance Sunday (9 November, 5.30pm) at Alnwick Playhouse 🌹

🎟️ alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...
#EliotSmithDance #POPPY

29.10.2025 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We can never truly imagine the courage & hardship of the men of war in WWII β€” yet our dancers strive to honour their spirit through movement.

Join us this #RemembranceSunday at Alnwick Playhouse for POPPY β€” a bold reimagining by Eliot Smith.

🎟️ alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

28.10.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s 2nd #SeaOfRedDancers workshop at Woodhorn Museum was truly special β€” thank you to our amazing community dancers! ❀️

Join us Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12 noon
🎟️ Free with museum entry
πŸ‘§ Kids go FREE

#EliotSmithDance #CommunityDance #DanceForRemembrance

26.10.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯ A sneak peek from our POPPY photoshoot!

Celebrate like it’s 1945 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ β€” a joyous scene from Eliot Smith’s POPPY, coming to Alnwick Playhouse this Remembrance Sunday, 9 Nov, 5.30pm.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...
#POPPY #VEDay #EliotSmithDance

25.10.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Step back to 1945 this #RemembranceSunday as Eliot Smith Dance presents POPPY at @alnwickplayhouse β€” a powerful journey through love, sacrifice & war, with music by Adam Johnson.

🎟️ Book now: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

#EliotSmithDance #POPPY #LestWeForget

23.10.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎢 Composer Adam Johnson unveils a bold new score blending classical, swing & heavy metal for Eliot Smith Dance’s POPPY.

πŸ—“οΈ 9 Nov, 5:30PM
πŸ“ Alnwick Playhouse
🎟️ alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

#Poppy #EliotSmithDance #RemembranceSunday #Dance

21.10.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the amazing Sea of Red Dancers!

Huge thanks to everyone at our first rehearsal at Woodhorn Museum β€” your passion is bringing this powerful community dance to life.

Woodhorn Museum
Sat 1 Nov 2025, 12pm
Find out more at: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn/whats-on/eliot-smith-dance-presents

19.10.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, Eliot Smith has been working with the talented young dancers at Alnwick Academy of Dance. We can’t say too much just yet… but expect a surprise at the premiere of POPPY!

πŸ“ Alnwick Playhouse
πŸ“… 9 November 2025
πŸ•  5:30 PM
πŸ‘‰ Get your tickets now at: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

18.10.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On 9 Nov, Eliot Smith Dance performs POPPY at Alnwick Playhouse β€” a moving tribute on #RemembranceSunday.

We’re fundraising for Royal British Legion 🌹
πŸ‘‰ royalbritishlegion.enthuse.com/pf/eliotsmit...

#EliotSmithDance #POPPY #Remembrance #SupportOurForces

15.10.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ FREE PRO CLASS πŸ“£
Join Eliot Smith Dance for free Company Class in Alnwick at Alnwick Playhouse!

πŸ—“οΈ 20–24 Oct 2025
πŸ•™ 10AM (1hr)
πŸŽ“ For pros & final-year students
Led by Eliot Smith (Graham-based contemporary)
DM or email info@eliotsmithdance.com to book!

13.10.2025 07:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ ESD Online presents two new dance films!

πŸŽ– POPPY β€” streaming 11 Nov only
πŸŽ„ The Three Jolly Ghosts of Christmas β€” 14–31 Dec

Stream from home & feel the magic.
🎟️ Get tickets: www.eliotsmithdance.com/online

08.10.2025 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌹 Sea of Red Dancers β€” a powerful new community dance piece comes to Woodhorn Museum.

Inspired by the poppy & Eliot Smith’s POPPY, this moving tribute honours all impacted by conflict.

πŸ—“ Sat 1 Nov 2025
πŸ•› 12 noon
🎟 Free with entry (kids go FREE!)

06.10.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eliot Smith Dance returns this #RemembranceSunday with POPPY β€” a powerful reflection on war, love & sacrifice.

Live at Alnwick Playhouse 9 November 5.30pm – don’t miss out!

🎟️ Book now: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

04.10.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE WAIT IS OVER…
Meet the incredible cast of Eliot Smith’s POPPY:
STEFANOS, AMY, YAMIT, KARISHMA, DANIEL

Catch them live on stage at Alnwick Playhouse on Remembrance Sunday, 9 NOVEMBER 2025 at 5:30 PM

Discover more about POPPY and book your tickets now at: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

03.10.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #BlackHistoryMonth β€οΈπŸ’šπŸ’›

At Eliot Smith Dance, we celebrate the power, pride & contributions of the Black community β€” incl. Black LGBT+ voices.

This year’s theme: β€œStanding Firm in Power and Pride.”

We stand as active allies β€” this month & always.

02.10.2025 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eliot Smith Dance is excited to welcome two new dancers β€” Stefanos Dimoulas and Daniel James β€” as we kick off a bold new season with POPPY this autumn.

πŸ“Έ Slide 1: Stefanos Dimoulas www.eliotsmithdance.com/stefanosdimoulas

πŸ“Έ Slide 2: Daniel James
www.eliotsmithdance.com/danieljames

01.10.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œStriking and Emotive.”
Eliot Smith’s POPPY returns after 7 years β€” reimagined, with a new score by Adam Johnson and performed by 5 exceptional dancers.

πŸ“ Alnwick Playhouse
πŸ—“οΈ Sun 9 Nov 2025 | 5:30PM
🎟️ Tickets: alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/eliot-...

πŸ“Έ Yamit Salazar | πŸ“· Darren Irwin

30.09.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❄️ ESD WINTER INTENSIVE 2026 – LONDON!

πŸ“ Acosta Dance Centre
πŸ“… 3–4 Jan

A dynamic 2-day intensive for dancers 18+, led by Eliot Smith, Yamit Salazar & guest ballet artist Raymond Chai.

Classes: Ballet, Graham-based Contemporary, ESD Rep + more.

🎟️ Register now: www.eliotsmithdance.com/intensive

26.09.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FINAL AUDITION CALL πŸ“£
Eliot Smith Dance is seeking 2 male-identifying pro dancers (UK-based) for the recreation & tour of POPPY.
πŸ—“οΈ Audition: 29 Sept 2025 (Newcastle)
πŸ•” Apply by: 26 Sept, 17:00 GMT
πŸ”— www.eliotsmithdance.com/jobs
#DanceAudition #MaleDancers #ContemporaryDance #ESD #POPPY

22.09.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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