ResDance Series 6: Episode 7: Dance Ecology and Empowering Communities with Ashley (AJ) Jordan

ResDance Series 6: Episode 7: Dance Ecology and Empowering Communities with Ashley (AJ) Jordan. In this episode, AJ shares insight into his experiences in dance and the work of his company-Ascension Dance. Throughout the episode, we explore his approaches to creating work and the value he places on the sharing of practices, community engagement and inclusive practice, in relation to the composition of the work he makes. AJ reflects upon the importance of embracing new opportunities and offers considerations and advice for both freelance artists and graduates looking to start their own company. AJ is a Black British Dancer, Choreographer and Company Director of Ascension Dance Company. He has produced work for the BBC (BBC Dance Passion 2022 & BBC Contains Strong Language 2021), Sky Arts and worked with the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 to create and tour a piece of work throughout the game’s activities. Inspired by movement physicality and the fusion of contemporary dance with parkour and freerunning, AJ’s work embodies a raw and unrelenting quality that tackles topics relating to us as humans.  Contact email: [email protected] Social Media: Ascension Dance IG: @ascensiondanceuk FB: @ascensiondanceuk T/X: @ascension_DC Social Media: Ashley Joran IG: @ashleyltjordan T/X: @ascension_DC Link to other Published resources ·      Hotfoot 2021 - Pg54 - 55 / Paving the Way - https://issuu.com/onedanceuk/docs/hotfoot_spring_2021 ·      Motionhouse Blog - https://www.motionhouse.co.uk/2023/03/10/supporting-artists-through-peer-mentoring/   People Dancing Animated Publication - Winter 2023 (Pg 44) - https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=449ee8fa-266b-45f1-bffb-0a4702054849 Please share this episode with students, educators, practitioners, performers, and interdisciplinary researchers curious to learn more about dance research in action.