South East Dance: Most Surprising Dance Performance Award

Each year, South East Dance offer an award to the most surprising dance performance in the Brighton Fringe 2024 programme

 

As a Tiger in the Jungle by Cirkus Xanti, the inaugural winner of the South East Dance Fringe Bursary. Image: Mark Robson.

And the 2024 winner is..... ZOOLOGIA by OLTRENOTTE DANCETHEATRE COMPANY

This choreographic research project captivated our selection committee with its unique exploration of imaginary beings through the human form. ZOOLOGIA delivered a bestiary of fantastical marvels that delighted our audiences.

As the winner of the South East Dance Most Surprising Dance Performance Awards, OLTRENOTTE will receive:

  • 20 hours of free studio space at The Dance Space
  • A mentoring and advice session with the South East Dance producing team
  • A bottle of bubbly to celebrate!
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