Orla Hardie
Winner of our REVERSE PITCH 2024 event
Orla was also one of the winners of the South East Dance Brighton Fringe Bursary, and performed her work SKUMO in FEAST: A Triple Bill presenting works by promising new choreographers after rave reviews at Resolution Festival at The Place.
SKUMO, by Orla Hardie is a double act that delves into The Uncanny, that eerily familiar feeling. With a movement language inspired by animation and popping with texture, two clown-like characters teeter between despair and comedy, carving a window into the mangled unconscious.
Performed at The Dance Space on 9 & 10 May 2024
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE
Below - Orla pitching her idea and work at the Reverse Pitch
This extraordinary red carpet event, took place on 23rd February at the Court Theatre, Swindon Dance, and was the epitome of creativity, innovation, and collaboration, tailored specifically for the young generation aged 14 to 20.
4 talented young choreographers, each armed with a 20-minute slot to captivate the audience of young people aged 14-20 with their ingenious pitches.
But there was a twist –
it was the young people that held the power to make a difference. They cast their vote for the pitch that resonated the most with them.
That pitch was by Orla.
Orla received a £2,000 commission and joined Swindon Dance as an associate on our Professional Arts Programme.
The Reverse Pitch returns 28 Feb 2025.
To find out more about the event click here
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