Tong Len Charity Fund Raiser Programme

Crawshaw Academy
Presents. . . . . . . .
An Evening of Medusa
Wednesday 20th July 2016
7 p.m.
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About MDC
Medusa is an innovative and
creative dance company, and
is the Flagship Team for
Crawshaw Academy. Using a
diverse range of classical,
modern and global dance
techniques; you can expect to
see a range of styles
from Medusa including
Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop,
Commercial and Lyrical Acro.
The company formed in 2013
and trains twice weekly to
perform in school concerts, shows and tours. Our aim is to
provide audiences with exciting and inspirational
performances.
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Tong-Len Charity
Tong-Len Charitable Trust’s vision is to support
displaced Indian communities in the Kangra valley in
northern India.
Jamyang Gyaltsen, a refugee Tibetan monk, observed
and interacted with young Indian children begging and
scavenging the local rubbish bins on a daily basis. In
witnessing such miserable conditions for the children
he was not able to shut his eyes and felt a
responsibility to find the solution to a different future
for the children.
Supporting people living in poverty in India, has
enabled Jamyang to give back to the Indian community,
a community that extended their welcome to the
Tibetan refugees.
The name Tong-Len comes
from the Tibetan words
meaning ‘give’ and ‘take’, the
idea being that through
compassion one shares in the
suffering and pain of others
whilst simultaneously giving
out love and kindness.
www.tong-len.org
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An Evening of Medusa
1. Elastic Heart
Our dancers are transformed into broken dolls; vacant and
disjointed. The choreography features both rigid and fluid
movement as the dolls attempt to bring themselves back to
life and escape their exasperating fate as inanimate objects.
@MedusaDanceCo 18 Feb 2015
Just taught our @AkramKhanLive routine to a 6 Standard
class in India, that's year 8. They love it! #whoarewemdc
@AkramKhanLive
@MedusaDanceCo Amazing! x
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2. Kaash
The dance is inspired by Kaash a Contemporary/Kathak
work by British/Bangladeshi choreographer Akram Khan.
As part of the British Council Connecting Classrooms
Project, Miss Cimadoro taught the routine to students at the
GAV Public School in India. The performance attracted the
attention of MBE Akram Khan himself on Twitter.
3. Chandelier
A lyrical number using modern dance technique with
acrobatic moments and acts of balance to showcase our
dancer's skills.
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4. The Woods
As one of Medusa’s spin off routines, this distressing piece
explores the story of a young girl entering a forest owned
by a flock of bird-like harpies. Inspired by Alfred
Hitchcock’s The Birds, The Woods shows how a person
can be possessed yet can also be the possessive…
(Dancers: Lucy Falkingham, Meg Flaherty, Elisha Daggett, Jayde
Bailey, Alex Breakwell, Jade Harrison)
5. Jai Ho
This dance combines traditional Bollywood with
commercial dance and is performed to Jai Ho (You are my
Destiny) from the film Slum Dog Millionaire.
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6. ENTER THE KINGDOM
ENTER THE KINGDOM features striking and dramatic
imagery. The choreography is dark, rebellious and almost
tribal.
7. He Lives in You (Reprise from the Lion
King)
A mix of African and contemporary, exploring life after
death and set to the music performed by Rafiki to summon
Mufasa's spirit.
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8.Seven Deadly Sins
Medusa’s own interpretation of the Seven Deadly Sins
shows a range of characters/stereotypes who are effected
by each sin. This unique routine is performed to Rihanna’s
Disturbia, emphasising the impact that each sin has on its
effected person and how it takes over their lives, leading
them down a route of false consciousness and
disillusionment.
Dancers: Elisha Daggett (Medusa - Envy), Megan Moore
(Corpse - Sloth), Jade Harrison (A Desperate Housewife Lust), Lucy Falkingham (Lizzy Borden - Wrath), Jayde
Bailey (A Hood Rat -Greed), Alex Breakwell (Pageant
Queen -Pride), Meg Flaherty (Eve - Gluttony)
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9.Oh Rosie!
In this emotional tribute to slavery, this piece captures the
struggle for survival and the fight for freedom faced by the
slaves of 1940’s America. Including 3 musical numbers;
Jesus Walks, Rosie and Oh Freedom, this number exerts a
range of emotions through the dancers interpretative
skills, using body language and facial expressions.
10. Proud Mary
A Show Dance including fast paced, high energy Jazz
movements including turns, jumps and the famous train
line ending. Our most exciting number!
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Encore: Bhangra!
Our Punjabi Bhangra routine was created to welcome our
Indian partnership visitors from the GAV Public School in
Kangra, India.
Who are we? MDC
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Company Members
Meg Flaherty (Captain) Yr 12
Jade Harrison
Yr 11
Alex Breakwell
Yr 9
Elisha Daggett Yr 11
Jayde Bailey
Lucy Falkingham
Yr9
Megan Moore Aymi-Shayne Thomas
Yr 7
Katie Duggan Yr10 Sophie Strangeway Yr9
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Yr 7
Yr11
Rosie Ispan Yr9
Gabby Orbell Yr 8 Katie Parker Yr 8 Caitlin Heald
Kristen Gott
Yr 7
Georgia Slinger
Ellie Richmond
Yr 8
Sally Whiteley
Yr 7
Ellana Danby Yr 13
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Yr 13
Megan Dawson Smith
Yr 8
Aamina Rehman
Yr 13
Paige Killick Yr 10
The Production Team
Company Director & Choreographer - Sally Cimadoro
Medusa Captain - Meg Flaherty
Lights - Jordan Fearnley & Holly Megson
Sound - Rachel Blythe
Presenter - Ian Fowler
Back Stage - Kate Elmer
PowerPoint - Georgia Hall
Front of House - Suzanne Kirkby
Costume - Kate Elmer, Suzanne Kirkby & Kirsty Clarke
Props - Paul Faulhaber
Hair - Janet Neilson & Ellana Danby
Make-up - Jade Harrison
Masks - Joanne Oates and Year 10 Art
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About the Choreographer
Sally Cimadoro is an ex-professional dancer performing with
various chart-topping acts and DJs such as the Pussycat Dolls,
Hedkandi, Basshunter and many more. Also working with worldrenowned choreographers, notably Robin Antin and Mikey
Minden (creator and choreographers of the Pussycat Dolls)
Sally has 28 years of competitive Dance experience. A five time
International Cheerleading Champion, she opened Electric Cheer
and Dance, which she ran for 8 years in the city of Hull, before
joining Crawshaw Academy. The team achieved multiple
International titles in Jazz, Pom Dance and Hip Hop. Sally is
excited to be taking Medusa into it’s fourth year.
Find more Medusa works on
our Youtube Channel
- Medusa Dance Company

I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here, You Won’t Be an
Orphan For Long and I Don’t Need Anyone But You Musical Theatre (Annie)
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Putting It Together - Musical Theatre
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The Mash-Up - Hip Hop
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Innuendo, Killer Queen, Under Pressure, Crazy Little
Thing Called Love and Another One Bites the Dust Musical Theatre (We Will Rock You)
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Beauty and the Beast - Lyrical Ballet

Pilate’s Wife's Dream - Contemporary
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With Thanks to...
Jamyang Gyaltsen and Tong-Len Charity, India
Paul Faulhaber & Jimmy Griffin
Sia!
Sean Preston
The Finance team
Steve Smyth
Thanks to all the parents, carers, family and friends of the
dancers for your support
Special thanks to all who donated prizes towards the
raffle. Your kindness has been much appreciated.
@CrawshawAcademy
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Crawshaw Academy
Robin Lane,
Pudsey LS28 9HU
Tel: 0113 3368540
Fax: 0113 2564722
www.crawshawacademy.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
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ATTENTION CRAWSHAW
DANCERS & GYMNASTS!!
Want To Dance in the Medusa Dance
Company in September?
MDC are recruiting for our
2016-2017 season!
Training is every Monday &
Wednesday 3pm - 4.30pm
See Miss Cimadoro
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