Ruth Mills is at the helm of Glasgow Dance Theatre, engaging the skills and passion of exceptional dancers, musicians and artists in the creation of pure and communicative dance works.
Being based in Glasgow can wield huge rewards. It is a hub of artistic creation and activity. It's everywhere! I grew up around musicians, actually, I don't really know anyone from the West of Scotland who didn't in some way experience live music, played by someone they know, maybe in the sitting room at a pals house. Or even your own Dad busking out the odd bit of Django. (Indeed my Dad does! and all my uncles) In fact, my life is filled with family and close friends who can play instruments or sing very well indeed.
It's this rich legacy that provides the foundations of all my inspiration as a maker of art.
Valentine
Ruth has been spending time in the studio with dancers Ali Temple and Wills McAslan in the creation of her new dance work 'Valentine.'
After very positive previews, we are seeking support to develop this as a full length touring dance work and to bring this to fruition for February 2012
Images: 'Valentine' Ruth Mills 2011
For more information on previews and press packs contact ruthmillsdance@live.com
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Gravity she cried!
Damn gravity!
Damn the force that pulls my spirit down to hell.
New choreographic work by Ruth Mills, comissioned for Project Y 2011.
Touring Scotland from 27th July 2011
Time, space.
two films about time and space.
The embryonic beginnings of a new work, currently in development for summer 2011
Glasgow Dance Theatre has a deep interest and love of dance history. Re-staging historical modern dances for theatre and as part of lecture demonstrations in dance history.
Ruth has teamed up with Dance Historian Lucy Weir to open this rich and uplifting legacy to as wide an audience as possible.
Ruth in rehearsal for her Loie Fuller inspired solo at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
New works in process for 2011
Watch this space!
