Temperate Pulse February 2009 (Robin Howard Theatre, The Place)

"... Beyond Repair Dance delivers a tightly choreographed and up-tempo work in Temperate Pulse, performed by a group of talented and agile dancers that are (literally) on a mission. Awash with futuristic sci-fi overtones in their make up, soundtrack and costume, the angular movements, robotic automation and use of symmetry by the dancers is slick and visually impressive. An engaging and honest piece which is executed in style."

Mina Vadon

"Direct, uncomplicated and definitely Sci-Fi in look, Beyond Repair Dance, provides us with strong satisfying shape making and unapologetic unison. With their mechanical dynamics as they bop to the edgy electronic sounds of Aphex Twinn, this crew is like a determined and rather angry group of replicants, escaped from Blade Runner. They watch each other fiercely and woe betide anyone who steps out of line. Temperate Pulse says nothing more than what we see - choreography that is very literal - but it's performed with steely conviction and everybody, including the audience, knows where they are."

Josephine Leask

Cube with Magic Ribbons January 2009 (Robin Howard Theatre, The Place)

"The tightly choreographed Cube with Magic Ribbons presented a challenging interplay between light, space and sound, guided by the sinuous, melodic and almost meditative movement of the three dancers. A taut silhouette stands against a single window of light on stage, agile and balanced, his graceful actions heavily juxtaposing with the jarring electronic soundscape. Another panel of light appears on the floor and the stage is transformed into a magic light box, daring the dancers to explore the entirety of the space. The resulting piece examines the dynamics of space; the dancers echoing movements of unrelated people within a single space, such as in a train station or a mall, unified but still separate."

Mina Vadon

Temperate Pulse December 2008 (Trilogy, Cockpit Theatre)

"Thus the real highlight of the evening was provided by Beyond Repair Dance with the slick cyber dance work Temperate Pulse. Five dancers in black attire, bold red belts and edgy punk hairstyles communicate and integrate with each other, whilst probing a stark futuristic realm. Jane Coulston’s upbeat and refreshing choreography is full of juxtaposition, random connections and meticulous detail. As a dancer’s limbs hit a clean arabesque line, the body undulates, a wrist rotates and in a flash a hand signal is revealed. The image of air traffic controllers on speed is brought to mind at times, with this speedy and precise movement vocabulary, as well as echoes of Wayne McGregor’s Millennarium. During the last third of the dance there is the urge for Coulston to throw caution and control to the wind and allow Temperate Pulse to build to a chaotic and frantic conclusion. But then the final tableau of the dancers scattered in all directions, similar to a worn element snapping in an overrun machine is a satisfying one."

Michelle Harris

Temperate Pulse July 2008 (Cloud Dance Festival)

"With this piece, Beyond Repair Dance succeeded in producing movement that is both robotic yet soft and elegant. The dancers were strong and clean while the choreography made clever use of the space between their bodies. Interesting patterns coupled with a high standard of technique from all five dancers made for an engaging performance. Beyond Repair Dance added a fresh touch to the evenings with their execution of Cube with Magic Ribbons and the debut of their new work Temperate Pulse. The dancers were charismatic and accomplished."

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Cube with Magic Ribbons July 2008 (Cloud Dance Festival)

"The high standard of contemporary technique and choreography within this young company cannot be denied. Cube with Magic Ribbons built gradual tension among the dancers and the audience – tension that was then broken by strong movement and interesting patterns. The dancers used the floor in such a way that they made it seem as though there were more than just three bodies moving on the stage. One criticism could be that the piece was a tad too long. However, the beauty of technique is very forgiving and having the audience enthralled, the length becomes irrelevant."

Cloud Dance Festival Photographs by peter Hallam www.phphotoart.co.uk

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