40th Anniversary Double­Bill

Scottish Dance Theatre Company Bio

Founded in 1986, Scottish Dance Theatre is an international repertory dance company based in the city of Dundee, in the Northeast coast of Scotland. The company’s artistic vision is driven by artistic exploration, learning and a desire to connect with others.

Led by Artistic Director Joan Clevillé since 2019, the company is one of the few full-time ensembles in the UK and is made up of a group of inquisitive and versatile dancers. Working at the forefront of the art form, Scottish Dance Theatre collaborates with internationally acclaimed choreographers and artists, supports the development of emerging and homegrown talent and promotes a plurality of voices.

For the past four decades, the company has brought unique dance experiences to audiences and communities across Scotland, the UK and abroad, presenting its work in a wide range of contexts: from remote village halls in the Scottish Highlands to opera houses in Asia. From art festivals in Europe to local schools, prisons and shopping centres. As well as performing, the company has an extensive engagement and participation programme both at home and on tour.

Scottish Dance Theatre has received multiple awards (including the UK Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Company Repertoire) and has built a strong international profile, performing extensively in venues and festivals across four continents and becoming Scotland’s flagship dance contemporary company.