Verve 10 - Northern School of Contemporary Dance

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CONTENTSQuick guide to Verve 10Page 3About VerveAbout NSCDPage 4Verve 10 repertoirePage 5Selling pointsTarget marketsPage 6Marketing resourcesBrochure copyPage 7Repertoire photosPage 8Press releasePage 9Repertoire notesPage 10-11Verve 10 box office notesPage 12Biographies: dancersPage 13-14Biographies: choreographersPage 14-15Verve 10 tour schedulePage 16Key contactsPage 172

QUICK GUIDETO VERVE 10What is Verve?Verve is the award winning postgraduateperformance company of the Northern School ofContemporary Dance. In 2010 the companycomprises 11 dancers who will perform 22 showsin the UK and Europe. The School is one of theUK’s leading conservatoire dance schools andoffers full time courses in contemporary dance atfoundation, degree and postgraduate diploma/MAlevels.What will be performed?Verve performs contemporary dance by leadingchoreographers. The 2010 programme is a mixedbill of dance works featuring a selection of workfrom new commissions by leadingchoreographers Laïla Diallo, Luis Lara Malvacías,Michael Schumacher, Kathinka Walter and DavidZambrano.Who will enjoy it?The wide variety of work offers something foreveryone. The length of the pieces and the widerange of choreographic styles make it particularlysuitable for those new to contemporary dance.The high standard of performance andchoreography will delight dance fans.Who is it suitabile for?Verve is ideal for adults and young people aged13+, particularly those studying dance. There areno age restrictions or warnings for thisperformance.What is the running time?Approximately 100 minutes including a 20-minuteinterval at mid-point. This can be confirmed oncethe show is on the road.What are the technical requirements?A technician will tour with the company.A mid-scale venue.A minimum dance space of 9m 2 – Verve cansupply a dance floor.When is the tour?Verve tours annually from February to July.How do I contact Verve?Please contact the Tour Administrator by:email verve@nscd.ac.uktelephone 0113 219 3000.3

VERVE 2010REPERTOIREVerve 10 presents an exhilarating programme ofcontemporary dance selected from a repertoire of newlycommissioned work.ChoreographersLaïla Diallo, Luis Lara Malvacías, Michael Schumacher, Kathinka Walter, David ZambranoDancersElisabeth Connor, Natalie Duffield Moore, Joelle Green, Robert Goodby (Rehearsal Assistant/Dancer), Elina Karimaa, Janice Keith, David Michel, Letty Mitchell, Gemma Riley, KassieStarkey, Lucy StarkeyCome rain or come shine- Laïla Diallo“In his book entitled 39 Microlectures: InProximity of Performance, Matthew Goulishasks: “how do we understand something?”. Iwas inspired by his suggestion that weunderstand it by approaching it, and that weapproach it from any direction. I brought tothe studio the idea of rain, we discovered ourapproach and followed it.” Laïla DialloFace it!- Luis Lara MalvacíasFace it! looks into ideas of self-awarenessand mirror self-recognition. Working closelywith the dancers, the work was createdfollowing a process of self-observation andobservation of the others in the studio.Through this process the dancers becameaware of their own private psychological andphysical events, imagining how it is forothers to experience similar states, releasingempathy.Temporal Waltzes- Michael SchumacherInspired by tales of space and time travel,Temporal Waltzes is a fragmented journey inwhich the dancers reveal chapters of a storythat may or may not have happened in thepast or future. During the creative process ofthis work, the most fruitful question became:Would the International Space Station not bethe perfect venue for dance?Physical chain- Kathinka WalterMaking the choreographic process visible inthe performance by playfully setting tasks,and the order of their later appearance,makes each performance unique:6 dancers, 2 directors, 1 set of 30 task cards,1 adjustable score, 1 audience = 1 uniqueperformance!draw your mind- David ZambranoA touch. A very eloquent hand touch.Remembering the beauty in theconversations of hands, the exchanging ofrhythmical steps, big band music and thepassion for dancing with another person;Zambrano takes the history of partnerdancing and redefines it as something thatcould be more appropriate for the modernera, following the influence of contactimprovisation, shifting gender and sexualroles and focusing on broader rights for allraces.5

SELLINGPOINTS• Verve repertoire consists of completelynew commissions and this tour will bethe first and only opportunity foraudiences to see the work.• The School has a long history ofproducing strong and distinctiveprofessional dance artists and Vervegives audiences the opportunity to seethem at the cusp of their professionalcareers.• In 2008 Verve was awarded BestInternational Production at the ITsFestival in Amsterdam, an honourshared with P.A.R.T.S., the PerformingArts Research and Training Studiobased in Belgium.• Verve is an extension of one of theUK’s leading conservatoire danceschools, Northern School ofContemporary Dance (NSCD).• 2010 is the company’s fourth year sowill build on the audience developedduring the past three tours.• The dance works performed by Vervewere created by some of the leadingchoreographers working worldwide.Their work will generate much interestamongst audiences and critics.• Verve will present a mixed billconsisting of very different styles andexploring different subject matter. Assuch, a rich and varied experience isoffered to the audience.• The company comprises of recentlygraduated dance artists who havereceived incredible training at some ofEurope’s leading conservatoires. TheVerve dancers represent some of thebest recent graduates, many havingreceived first class degrees and beenrecognised with conservatoire/university class prizes.TARGETMARKETS• Contemporary dance fans.• Previous attendees of NSCD andVerve performances.• Previous dance attendees particularlythose who have attended EDge,Transitions or other graduate dancecompany performances and those whohave previously seen works by Vervechoreographers.• Dance and arts practitioners andprofessionals.• Dance schools and classes targeted atyoung people or adults.• Secondary school groups.• Students, from GCSE level upwards, ofdance, drama, performing arts,contemporary music, wardrobe/textiles,stage and technical management.• NSCD applicants.• Youth groups, especially thoseinterested in dance and performancearts.• Contemporary art fans, for examplemusic, experimental drama, newwriting, physical theatre, multimedia,visual arts, arthouse and short films.6

MARKETINGRESOURCES• 2 banner stands - 800mm wide X2000mm tall (Verve will bring thesewith them)• A5 leaflets• A3 posters• High quality photographic images ofdance works• Press release template• National UK press support• Mini site from the school website -www.nscd.ac.uk/verve• E-bulletins sent from School website—sign up facility on www.nscd.ac.uk• Films on www.youtube.com/northernschool including shortdocumentary style films about thecreation of the 5 works• Facebook and Twitter both used:www.facebook.com/northernschool andwww.twitter.com/northernschool.• Free programmes for distribution bytheatre staff (Verve will bring these withthem)BROCHURECOPYWord count: 182Watch Verve for a night of energetic, thoughtprovoking contemporary dance performed bysome of Europe’s most talented youngdancers.“One of the most enjoyable evenings ofdance that I’ve been to.”Audience MemberThe Riley Theatre, LeedsThe company perform a mixed bill of newdance works specially created by leadinginternational choreographers. The variety ofchoreographic styles and ideas will appeal toall, whilst the phenomenal strength andenergy of the dancers will impress andinspire. Verve is the award winningpostgraduate performance company of theNorthern School of Contemporary Dance,one of the UK’s leading conservatoires.With dancers fresh from intensive technicaltraining at some of Europe’s leadingconservatoires, Verve is well known forpassionate, engaging performances. Thecompany presents invigorating work byleading international choreographersperformed by dancers who will go on to workwith some of the UK’s most highly regardeddance companies.“This excellent company danced fourspecially commissioned works that amplyrevealed the talents of the 11 graduates.”Jonathan GrayDancing Times (June 2009)For footage of the performance and furtherinformation, go to:www.nscd.ac.uk/verve andwww.youtube.com/northernschoolFeaturing work by Laïla Diallo, Luis LaraMalvacías, Michael Schumacher, KathinkaWalter and David Zambrano.7

REPERTOIREPHOTOSNorthern School of Contemporary Dance ©Chris Nash © (repertoire images)Face it! - Luis Lara Malvacíasdraw your mind - David Zambrano8

NEWSRELEASE[VENUE] HAS SOME VERVEWith an established reputation for producing dance artists with distinctive performanceabilities, Northern School of Contemporary Dance’s graduate performance company,Verve, will be captivating audiences at [venue] on [date].Verve 10 presents an exciting opportunity to catch some of the brightest young talentemerging onto the UK contemporary dance scene, performing brand new work from astellar line-up of world-class choreographers.The company comprises 11 young dance artists performing a selection ofcontemporary dance works from a specially commissioned repertoire by Laïla Diallo,Luis Lara Malvacías, Michael Schumacher, Kathinka Walter and David Zambrano.Each choreographer was given the creative freedom to use their unique ‘voice’ todevelop their work with Verve; the result is a truly mixed bill of work that will make foran unforgettable evening of fresh ideas and technical excellence.Verve 10 will be performing at [venue, date and time]. Tickets are available from thebox office [contact and ticket details].For more information about Verve and Northern School of Contemporary Dance, logon to www.nscd.ac.uk/verve.ENDS9

DETAILEDREPERTOIRE NOTESChoreographer Laïla DialloTitle of piece Come rain or come shineCommission New commissionCreatedJanuary 2010, LeedsMusicChango Spasiuk, Fennesz, Fred Astaire. Mixed and edited by Clive WilkinsonLightingMark BakerCostumesSelina NightingaleDancers 7Duration18 minsSynopsis“In his book entitled 39 Microlectures: In Proximity of Performance, Matthew Goulishasks: “how do we understand something?”. I was inspired by his suggestion that weunderstand it by approaching it, and that we approach it from any direction. I broughtto the studio the idea of rain, we discovered our approach and followed it.” LaïlaDialloChoreographer Luis Lara MalvacíasTitle of piece Face it!Commission New commissionCreatedSeptember/October 2009, LeedsMusicIvo BolLightingMark BakerCostumes Selina NightingaleDancers 11Duration23 minsSynopsisFace it! looks into ideas of self-awareness and mirror self-recognition. Workingclosely with the dancers, the work was created following a process of selfobservationand observation of the others in the studio. Through this process thedancers became aware of their own private psychological and physical events,imagining how it is for others to experience similar states, releasing empathy.Choreographer Michael Schumacher, in collaboration with Rachel Lancaster and the dancers ofVerveTitle of piece Temporal WaltzesCommission New commissionCreatedNovember/December 2009, LeedsMusicAlexandre DesplatLightingMark BakerCostumesSelina NightingaleDancers 11Duration21 minsSynopsisInspired by tales of space and time travel, Temporal Waltzes is a fragmented journeyin which the dancers reveal chapters of a story that may or may not have happenedin the past or future. During the creative process of this work, the most fruitfulquestion became: Would the International Space Station not be the perfect venue fordance?10

DETAILEDREPERTOIRE NOTESChoreographer Kathinka WalterTitle of piece Physical chainCommission New CommissionCreatedSeptember/October 2010, LeedsMusicClive WilkinsonLightingMark BakerCostumesSelina NightingalePerformers 8Duration15 minsSynopsisMaking the choreographic process visible in the performance by playfully settingtasks, and the order of their later appearance, makes each performance unique:6 dancers, 2 directors, 1 set of 30 task cards, 1 adjustable score, 1 audience = 1unique performance!Choreographer David ZambranoTitle of piece Draw your mindCommission New CommissionCreatedNovember 2009, AmsterdamMusicThelonius MonkLightingMark BakerCostumesSelina NightingaleChoreographer’s Andy ZondagAssistantDancers 11Duration21 minsSynopsisA touch. A very eloquent hand touch.Remembering the beauty in the conversations of hands, the exchanging ofrhythmical steps, big band music and the passion for dancing with another person;Zambrano takes the history of partner dancing and redefines it as something thatcould be more appropriate for the modern era, following the influence of contactimprovisation, shifting gender and sexual roles and focusing on broader rights for allraces.Most performances will feature four out of the five works.Running time: approximately 100 minutes including a 20 minute interval, two works in both the first andsecond halves. The programme can be confirmed once the show is on the road.11

VERVE 10BOX OFFICE NOTESWhat is Verve?Verve is the postgraduate performance company of theNorthern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) andis now in its fourth year. Members and repertoirechange annually and in 2010 the company compriseseleven dancers who will perform 22 shows in the UKand Europe. The School is one of the UK’s leadingconservatoire dance schools in the UK and offers fulltime courses in contemporary dance at foundation,degree and postgraduate diploma/MA levels.What will be performed?Verve performs contemporary dance work created byleading choreographers from around the world. Theprogramme is a mixed bill selected from 5 newlycreated dance works.Who will enjoy it?The wide variety of works offer something foreveryone. The length of the pieces and the wide rangeof styles make it particularly suitable for those new tocontemporary dance. The high standard of dance andchoreography will delight dance fans.Suitability?Verve’s 2010 repertoire is suitable for all ages,although it will be of most interest to those aged 13+.Running time:The performance will have a running time ofapproximately 100 minutes including a 20-minuteinterval at mid-point. This can be confirmed once theshow is on the road.Running order:To be confirmed once the show is on the road.12

BIOGRAPHIES:DANCERS- Elisabeth ConnorOriginally from Darlington,Elisabeth took part in theDance City Linbury andAcademy programmes andtoured with the NorthernYouth Dance Company. Shethen trained at NSCD, graduating with a BPA(Hons) in Contemporary Dance. Majoring inChoreography, her work has been performed atshowcases in Leeds and York. Elisabeth hasworked with choreographers including HenriettaHale, Neville Campbell and Andile Sotiya.- Natalie Duffield MooreOriginally from Leicestershire,Natalie trained with the RoyalBallet Senior Associates2005-06 before going toRambert School of Ballet andContemporary Dance,graduating with a first class degree in 2009. Herperformance experience includes working withRambert Dance Company on A Linha Curva byItzik Galili and Stand and Stare by Darshan SinghBhuller. Natalie has also performed at the LinburyStudio Theatre at the Royal Opera House.- Joelle GreenJoelle began dancing withMomentum at the Ariel Centrein Totnes, Devon. She wenton to train at NSCD, receivingthe outstanding achievementaward in her final year. AtNSCD she worked with choreographers HenriettaHale, Kwesi Johnson, Gavin Coward and KateJackson, and assisted Wendy Houstoun with herintergenerational commission "Dancing in Time".Joelle majored in dance education and made asite-specific dance film with local A-levelstudents.- Robert Goodby (Rehearsal Assistant/Dancer)Growing up near BirminghamRob started dancing atsecondary school beforejoining youth dance companyMomentum, and completing aBTEC National Diploma inDance at Halesown College. Whilst training atNSCD Rob participated in Shobana Jeyasinghand Hofesh Shechter company workshops andworked with choreographers Anna Williams andHagit Bar. He performed at the School’s 21 stBirthday Gala event and graduated in 2008 with aBPA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance. As a dancerwith Verve 2009 Rob performed works by FilipVan Huffel, Glenn Wilkinson, Milan Kozánek,Jennifer-Lynn Crawford and Leanne Pike. Aftergaining his Postgraduate Diploma inContemporary Dance, Rob joins Verve 2010 asRehearsal Assistant/Dancer.- Elina KarimaaElina graduated from theFinnish National Opera BalletSchool in 2004. During thistime she worked with TommiKitti and performed in theFinnish National Ballet'sproduction Raymonda. She has worked withDance Theatre Raatikko, touring "KurkistaKulisseihin" by Marja Korhola, in Finland. In 2008Elina moved to England to study at NSCD. Insummer 2009 she completed a BSc inEnvironmental Science and Policy from theUniversity of Helsinki.- Janice KeithOriginally from Peterhead,Scotland, Janice spent eightyears of her childhood as acompetitive rhythmic gymnast,also competing andperforming as a highlanddancer in the Edinburgh Tattoo and inSwitzerland. Joining Elevate Youth DanceCompany in Aberdeen led her to train at theScottish School of Contemporary Dance. Shecompleted her degree at NSCD, where sheworked with Kwesi Johnson and Henrietta Hale.- David MichelOriginally from Winchester,David began dancing at alocal theatre. In 2009 hegained a BPA (Hons) degreein Contemporary Dance fromNSCD. Whilst at NSCD heparticipated in workshops with Richard Alston andcompany residencies with Shobana Jeyasinghand Hofesh Shechter. He also worked withchoreographers Kwesi Johnson and AntoniaGrove and performed in numerous studentchoreographies and platforms, including theLaban showcase.13

BIOGRAPHIES:DANCERS cont.- Letty MitchellOriginally from London, Lettystudied at the BRIT School ofPerforming Arts and was amember of Laban YouthDance Company. She trainedat Laban, graduating in 2009with a first class BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre.During this time, Letty worked withchoreographers Shobana Jeyasingh, KerryNicholls and Miranda Collard and participated in astudent exchange with the BalettakademienSchool in Stockholm.- Gemma RileyGrowing up in the LakeDistrict, Gemma discoveredcontemporary dance throughtaking GCSE and A-levelcourses at school, where shehad the opportunity to performin Laban’s Youth Showcase. Her love ofcontemporary dance lead Gemma to NSCD,where she gained a BPA (Hons) in ContemporaryDance, graduating in 2009. During her studiesshe worked with choreographers Gavin Coward,Katryn Jackson, Andile Sotiya and HenriettaHale.BIOGRAPHIES:CHOREOGRAPHERS- Laïla DialloCanadian born choreographer Laïla Diallo firstcame to prominence as a dancer with WayneMcGregor’s Random Dance. Her choreographicworks include Sense of Self, created with MélanieDemers; the solos waiting fleeing, Out of sight inthe direction of my body, The Wayside andImprint; as well as Between the Shingle and theDune, in collaboration with Theo Clinkard. Recentcommissions include Five for Swerve DanceTheatre and on the feeling of being together formapdance. Laïla also regularly provideschoreography and movement direction for theatreand opera. Laïla was awarded a RayneFellowship for Choreographers in 2006, and is anAssociate Artist of Arnolfini, Swindon Dance andthe Royal Opera House.- Luis Lara Malvacías- Kassie StarkeyKassie began dancing atschool in Birmingham. Shewent on to study at Laban,London, gaining a first classhonours degree in 2009.During her studies she workedwith Kerry Nicholls and Tom Dale. She presentedher own choreography at Laban's degreeperformance 2009 and performed with ShobanaJeyasingh in the 2008 Olympic Festival outside StPauls Cathedral, London.- Lucy StarkeyOriginally from Preston,Lancashire, Lucy tourednationally with Ludus YouthDance Company 2002-2006.She trained at LondonContemporary Dance School,gaining a first class BA (Hons) degree inContemporary Dance. Whilst at LCDS sheperformed works by Richard Alston, Jan DeSchynkel, Lorena Randi and Rick Nodine; andperformed in Frauke Requardt's work for the Backto Front Gala at Sadler’s Wells.Born in Venezuela, Luis Lara Malvacías is achoreographer, dancer, dance teacher, designerand visual artist. A graduate of The InstitutoSuperior de Danza in Caracas, Venezuela, heperformed with Espacio Alterno in work by DavidZambrano and Jeremy Nelson, amongst others.Malvacías’ choreographic work has beenpresented in the USA, Canada, South America,Europe and Japan. He has been Artist inResidence at Movement Research and DanceNew Amsterdam. His commissions for othercompanies include Espacio Alterno, GothamGroup in New York, and Perypezye Urbane inItaly. Malvacías provided choreography for thefilm Diega and has taught at several major danceschools across the USA, South America andEurope. As a visual artist Malvacías has exhibitedhis work in Venezuela, Spain, and the USA, andhas designed both costumes and sets for dance.Images: Northern School of Contemporary Dance ©, Brian Slater14

BIOGRAPHIES:CHOREOGRAPHERS cont.- Michael Schumacher- David ZambranoMichael Schumacher is a performing artist withroots in classical and modern dance. He trainedat the Juilliard School, New York and currentlyresides in Amsterdam. He has been a member ofseveral groundbreaking companies, includingBallet Frankfurt and Twyla Tharp Dance. As achoreographer, Schumacher has created work forBallet Frankfurt, Netherlands Dance Theater IIIand Dutch National Ballet. As a dancer,choreographer, and teacher, Schumacher hasdeveloped a unique approach to the discipline ofimprovisation. Music is a fundamental element ofhis process, and he has collaborated with manypioneering musicians. Schumacher recentlyreceived two prestigious awards in theNetherlands for his achievements in dance: theGolden Swan and the Jiri Kylian Ring.- Kathinka WalterFor over 20 years, David Zambrano has been amonumental figure in the international dancecommunity, and his passion for cultural exchangecontinues to influence his work. Living andmaking work in Amsterdam and teaching/performing internationally, Zambrano is anambassador and liaison across many borders,bringing together artists from all over the planetfor his projects.An inspiring teacher, thrilling performer, andinnovative choreographer, Zambrano hascontributed generously to the field of dance inways that have influenced many and impactedthe dance world from several angles. Hisdevelopment of the "Flying Low" and "PassingThrough" techniques are among his recentinnovations that have helped to leadimprovisational dance into an exciting future.Many of his projects have continuously influencedZambrano’s pedagogic methods, keeping themfresh and interesting for students from around theglobe.Kathinka trained at Northern School ofContemporary Dance, gained an MA (Distinction)in Choreography from London ContemporaryDance School and has recently begun a practiseledPhD at Leeds University. She hascollaborated with, amongst others, Felix Ruckert,Post Theater and Festland e.V. She currentlyteaches choreography at NSCD and since 2007has produced a series of mixed mediaperformance installations, presented in Englandand Germany. Kathinka has been awarded a LisaUllman travelling award (2006), funding from ArtsCouncil England for various choreographicprojects, and the CDD scholarship (2004). In2009 she was selected for Yorkshire Dance’sLIFT programme. Apart from her choreographicwork, Kathinka writes for the German dancemagazine TanzRaum, works as the dramaturgefor the dance company MotionManual andteaches yoga.Images: Northern School of Contemporary Dance ©, Brian Slater15

VERVE 10TOUR SCHEDULE19-20 February. LeedsThe Riley Theatre at Northern School ofContemporary Dance0113 219 3018www.nscd.ac.uk/performances25 February. ChichesterThe Showroom Theatre, Chichester University01243 781312www.theshowroomchichester.co.uk13 March. Builth WellsWyeside Arts Centre01982 552555www.wyeside.co.uk27 March. LondonThe Place: Robin Howard Dance Theatre020 7121 1100www.theplace.org.uk29 March. PooleLighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts0844 406 8666www.lighthousepoole.co.uk20 April. DundeeThe Space, Dundee College01382 834 934www.dundeecollege.ac.uk24 April. AntwerpCampus Studio, Royal Conservatoire ArtesisUniversity College of Antwerp(00)32 3 244 18 00www.conservatorium.be29 April. CanterburyGulbenkian Theatre, University of Kent01227 769075www.thegulbenkian.co.uk4 May. WakefieldTheatre Royal Wakefield01924 211 311www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk6 May. DerbyDéda01332 370 911www.deda.uk.com15 May. HarlechTheatr Harlech01766 780667www.theatrharlech.com17 May. SalfordThe Lowry, Salford Quays0843 208 6010www.thelowry.com24 May. LondonLinbury Studio Theatre at the Royal Opera House020 7304 4000www.roh.org.uk25 May. Bishop’s StortfordRhodes Arts Complex01279 651746www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk10 June. County WicklowMermaid Arts Centre01-2724030www.mermaidartscentre.ie12 June. Bognor RegisThe Regis Centre01243 861010www.alexandratheatre.co.uk17 June. HuddersfieldThe Lawrence Batley Theatre01484 430528www.thelbt.org24 June. BromsgroveArtrix01527 577330www.artrix.co.uk28 June. The NetherlandsInternational Theatre School Festival (ITs),Amsterdamwww.itsfestival.nl7 July. LeedsThe Riley Theatre at Northern School ofContemporary Dance0113 219 3018www.nscd.ac.uk/performances13 May. AbergavennyBorough Theatre01873 850805www.boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk16

KEYCONTACTSThe key contact for enquiries relating to Verve’s touring plans isTour AdministratorAshlie Cherryverve@nscd.ac.uk0113 219 3003(Please note that Helen Duncan left NSCD January 2010)Other personnel areRehearsal DirectorSenior College/Theatre TechnicianMarketing ManagerHead of PostgraduateStudyHead of PerformancePrincipal andArtistic DirectorRachel Lancasterrachel.lancaster@nscd.ac.ukMark Bakermark.baker@nscd.ac.ukCeri Brierleyceri.brierley@nscd.ac.ukRussell Triggrussell.trigg@nscd.ac.ukRachel Krischerachel.krische@nscd.ac.ukGurmit HukamWe look forward to bringing Verve 2010 to your venue!VerveNorthern School of Contemporary Dance98 Chapeltown RoadLeeds LS7 4BHWest YorkshireUnited KingdomT: 0113 219 3000F: 0113 219 3030E: verve@nscd.ac.ukW: www.nscd.ac.uk/vervewww.youtube.com/northernschoolwww.facebook.com/norhernschoolwww.twitter.com/northernschool17