Trinity Laban Crosscurrent

Listen to Soulstice’s original track, from Langley Park School for Boys, Bromley, 2025 winners.

Listen to 'Chronic' by Spitflame, the winners of our 2024 Battle of the Bands. Find out more about Battle of the Bands here: https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/schools/opportunities-for-your-school-to-perform/battle-of-the-bands/

The Dance-Specific Fitness Tests are the first scientifically validated tests designed specifically for contemporary dancers. Research shows that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important part of a dancer’s training because the physiological demands of dance performance can be extremely high. Dancers need good stamina to work at their best, delay the onset of fatigue and help prevent fatigue-induc...

The Dance-Specific Fitness Tests are the first scientifically validated tests designed specifically for contemporary dancers. Research shows that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important part of a dancer’s training because the physiological demands of dance performance can be extremely high. Dancers need good stamina to work at their best, delay the onset of fatigue and help prevent fatigue-induc...

The Dance-Specific Fitness Tests are the first scientifically validated tests designed specifically for contemporary dancers. Research shows that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important part of a dancer’s training because the physiological demands of dance performance can be extremely high. Dancers need good stamina to work at their best, delay the onset of fatigue and help prevent fatigue-induc...

The Dance-Specific Fitness Tests are the first scientifically validated tests designed specifically for contemporary dancers. Research shows that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important part of a dancer’s training because the physiological demands of dance performance can be extremely high. Dancers need good stamina to work at their best, delay the onset of fatigue and help prevent fatigue-induc...

The Dance-Specific Fitness Tests are the first scientifically validated tests designed specifically for contemporary dancers. Research shows that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important part of a dancer’s training because the physiological demands of dance performance can be extremely high. Dancers need good stamina to work at their best, delay the onset of fatigue and help prevent fatigue-induc...

The Dance-Specific Fitness Tests are the first scientifically validated tests designed specifically for contemporary dancers. Research shows that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important part of a dancer’s training because the physiological demands of dance performance can be extremely high. Dancers need good stamina to work at their best, delay the onset of fatigue and help prevent fatigue-induc...

In the third episode of this six-part Trinity Laban Crosscurrent series, we hand over to guest student hosts Dan Lane, Finton Flynn, George Pertwee, Holly McConville, Maisie Meehan and John Sturt who are in conversation with Head of CoLab Joe Townsend about what collaboration means and share their worst date stories, inspired by Valentine's Day. CoLab, our annual two-week cross-faculty Festival of...

In the second episode of this six-part Trinity Laban Crosscurrent series, host Will Howarth is in conversation with women in the arts, talking to members of the Trinity Laban community about the Conservatoire's Venus Blazing initiative and what it means to be female creators in 2019. Pianist and Fulbright Scholar Garrett Snedeker performs Clara Schumann's Pièces Fugitives (4), for piano, Op. 15. W...

In the first episode of this six-part Trinity Laban Crosscurrent series, host Will Howarth talks to members of the Trinity Laban community about what Black History Month means to them and how they are creating work which champions and recognises black excellence in the music and dance industries.    Also, a walk through Greenwich with author and historian S.I Martin uncovers some of the significan...

Gary Crosby OBE is a Trinity Laban Honorary Fellow and the first ever jazz musician to receive The Queen's Medal for Music. He is co-founder and artistic director of Tomorrow's Warriors, an organisation that nurtures young jazz talent. Trinity Laban held an event to celebrate its 15-year friendship with Gary, featuring performances from an all-star lineup of British jazz musicians. In this podcast...

In this episode: - Alumni Charlie Dunne and Lily Horgan introduce Meta4 Dance Company - BMus4 violinist Matthew Crisp discusses Learning & Participation and Trinity Laban's first Innovation Award. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2019/07/31/tl-life-crosscurrent-08-participatory-arts/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted by Will Howarth. The views and opinions expressed in thi...

MFA Choreographer and Fulbright Scholar Román Baca introduces his immersive work, 'In-Trench(ed)', exploring memories of war. Performance: FRI 19 JUL at 17.30 on the Laban Lawn, Creekside. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2019/07/12/crosscurrent-spotlight-in-trenched/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted by Will Howarth. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th...

An introduction to 'Drumstick', a re-imagining by Alison Curtis-Jones of Rudolf Laban's lost work, 'The Dancing Drumstick'. 'Drumstick' is being performed at 14:30 and 19:30 on THU 20 & FRI 21 JUN at the Laban Theatre. It is featured as part of Insiders/Outsiders Festival, celebrating the cultural impact on Britain of refugees fleeing Nazi Europe. This podcast includes interviews with Alison Curti...

In this episode: - Cast and creatives introduce 'Legally Blonde The Musical' - Kim Chi Le introduces London's first Open Your Mind Festival - Inès Murer introduces her original song, 'What's the Difference?' Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2019/05/23/tl-life-crosscurrent-07-legally-european/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted by Will Howarth. The views and opinions express...

WARNING: The topics of depression and suicide are discussed. An interview with trumpet alumnus Lily Carassik about her new charity single 'What If' and her tour with George Ezra. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2019/05/17/crosscurrent-spotlight-keep-asking-what-if/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted by Will Howarth. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...

PhD student Hollie Harding introduces her work for electric viola, string ensemble and electro-acoustic tape part, alongside excerpts and audience interviews. Hollie Harding's Melting, Shifting, Liquid World was performed at the National Maritime Museum on FRI 15 & SAT 16 MAR 2019 by Nic Pendlebury and Trinity Laban String Ensemble with bone-conduction headsets donated by Aftershocks. Transcriptio...

In this episode: - Simone Sistarelli introduces Popping For Parkinson's. - Alice Leggett discusses live jazz. - Original composition from PJ Davy inspired by birds. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2019/03/27/tl-life-crosscurrent-06-flight-patterns-popping/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted by Will Howarth. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the...

A Crosscurrent Spotlight focussing on Trinity Laban dance alumni The Swallowsfeet Collective and Oops Festival in Brighton. Transcript: https://tl-life.com/2019/03/20/crosscurrent-spotlight-the-swallowsfeet-collective/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted by Will Howarth.

In this episode: - Cassie Kinoshi discusses SEED Ensemble's new album 'Driftglass'. - Kayla McClellan speculates on the future of dance science research. - Rebecca Morée Galian introduces her new track 'Moonlight's Jewellers'. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2019/02/01/tl-life-crosscurrent-05/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted by Will Howarth. The views and opinions expre...

In this episode: - Yanaëlle Thiran and Michaella Livadiotis of Company Concentric discuss cross-disciplinary improvisation. - James Fawcett introduces Rude Health at the Southbank Centre. - New music from violinist Matthew Norriss. - 'Ghost words' with Dr Koel Chatterjee. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2019/01/15/tl-life-crosscurrent-04/ TL Life: Crosscurrent is created and hosted...

In this episode: - Libby Welsh talks about deafness, cochlear implants and dancing with a disability. - Valentina Ciardelli introduces her original arrangements for double bass of Frank Zappa's music. - Dr Koel Chatterjee shares tips, tricks and brain-ticklers about the English language. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2018/12/18/tl-life-crosscurrent-episode-03/ TL Life: Crosscurre...

In this episode: - Isaac St. John Griffiths and Emi Matsushita discuss Hip Hop dance battles, gender representation and technicality versus emotional expression in contemporary dance. - TL Christian Union leader Ragnhild Rivertz gives an invitation to a Christmas carol event. - Kristjan Kannukene introduces his album 333. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2018/12/03/tl-life-crosscurr...

BMus4 composer Kieron Smith introduces the TL Composition Department concert he has organised, taking place at 13.05h on TUE 27 NOV at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel in Greenwich. TL Life: Crosscurrent is created by Will Howarth. Transcription and media at: https://tl-life.com/2018/11/25/tl-life-crosscurrent-episode-01-5-composers-concert/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t...