MISSION
SLATE has been operating since 2014, as a part of the ever-evolving contemporary dance scene in Shanghai. The group is diverse: consisting of dance artists from Finland, the UK, Taiwan, the USA, Russia, Israel, France Japan and mainland China. Shanghai has historically been an international hub, and our collection of multi-national dancers with varying backgrounds reflects this. SLATE operates completely independently, both financially and artistically. Our methods for existing as a performance and training platform are somewhat unconventional compared to other groups, but they have proven to allow us comfortable amount of freedom in how we create and continue on as a company. Our group hopes to foster most collaborations as a way for us to research and experience dance communities outside of Shanghai, and connect with the global dance and arts community.
ABOUT
SLATE contemporary dance company is multi-national group of professional dance artists active in Shanghai’s dance and arts scene. It was founded 2013 by Anneliese Charek, out of the desire to contribute to the independent dance scene is Shanghai. It’s members have included both local and international dance artists. The group has performed regularly at prominent institutions and as part of collaborations with local artists working in various mediums. Original pieces have been shown at: The Power Station of Art, Chronus Art Center, Minsheng Art Museum, Minsheng 21, MOCA Shanghai, Basement 6 Collective, ART021, A-Piece Gallery, Vision Art Center, Pudong New Theater, Hangzhou’s 1st International Dance Festival, 1933 Micro theater and many more. This year, the group’s documentary dance performance project ‘Why?’ was accepted to the main stage at the International Factory theater festival in Laiwu and Spazio Diamente Theater in Rome for a collaboration with Italian dance company RITMI SOTTERANNEI. The company works to cultivate local contemporary dance by creating original works amongst its members, as well as creating initiatives for local dancers in the community. SLATE has hosted workshops for the public and local professional dancers. SLATE acts as a springboard for dancers and choreographers to train and produce work.
