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Marking our 15th anniversary in 2026 🎉 Crafting contemporary #dance that moves the #NorthEast — and beyond. Proud producers of ESD Presents. https://linktr.ee/eliotsmithdance
🌹🥁 POPPY is touring the North East & Tunbridge Wells this Feb–Mar!
Eliot Smith Dance revisits its powerful work on war, love & sacrifice as part of our 15th Anniversary.

📍 Hexham, Warkworth, Newbiggin, Gosforth, Spennymoor & Tunbridge Wells
🎟️ Tickets on sale: www.eliotsmithdance.com/spring2026
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for 2026 Winter Intensive at Acosta Dance Centre — a brilliant way to open our 15th anniversary year!

It was wonderful to share the space with you, support expansion of your artistry, skills, talent, & professional development, while offering insight into ESD.
January 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Happy New Year from Eliot Smith Dance! The start of our 15th anniversary year! 🎉

We kickstart the New Year with 2026 Winter Intensive on 3 – 4 January in LONDON at Acosta Dance Centre.

Last chance to register now!
www.eliotsmithdance.com/intensive
January 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM
We’ve raised £1,015 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who pledged their support to the Eliot Smith Dance Crowdfunder.

As we head towards our 15th anniversary in 2026, we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you.

So much love and gratitude to you all 💙

Happy New Year 🎉
December 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚨⏰ FINAL HOURS!

We have just a few hours left until 12 noon today to raise as much money as possible for our Crowdfunder. This is the last chance to help us ring in the New Year with the support we need to make a real impact.

👉 Donate before 12 noon today: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Just ONE DAY left to support our Crowdfunder and help us cross the finish line. Every single donation counts and brings us closer to making this project a reality.

If you believe in what we’re building, now is the moment to act 💙

👉 Make your pledge today: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Just TWO days to go!

Our Crowdfunder is nearly at the finish line, and there’s still time to make an impact. Every pledge, big or small, helps us move closer to our goal.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to support us, this is it 💙

👉 Donate today: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There are just 3 days remaining to pledge your support to our Crowdfunder and every contribution makes a real difference.

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now is the moment 💙

👉 Pledge your support today: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
With only 4 days left to pledge your support, ESD dancer Amy Becke invites you to support Eliot Smith Dance.

🌟 Make a difference to Eliot Smith Dance and our community today.

👉 Support us here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder

Thank you 🥰

#EliotSmithDance #Support #Crowdfunder #Donate
December 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Happy Christmas from everyone at Eliot Smith Dance✨

This illustration by Daniel J. Weatheritt captures the spirit of The Three Jolly Ghosts of Christmas — a family performance created by Eliot Smith in 2023 and toured across libraries in the North East.
December 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
👋 We’re so close to reaching our first £1,000 target! We’ve already raised £900 on our Crowdfunder, thanks to you!

🎁 If you’re thinking of donating this Christmas, please consider supporting Eliot Smith Dance through our Crowdfunder campaign.

👉 Donate: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
What a year for Eliot Smith Dance ✨
From sold-out tours, new premieres & international touring to community projects, Pride, R&D and the relaunch of ESD Online — 2025 has been huge.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

Support us this festive season 🎁
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already raised £800 on our Crowdfunder 🙌

In today’s showreel, Rehearsal Director and Dancer Yamit Salazar shares a few words about the work and what this support means to us.
Can we reach £1,000 this week?

👉 Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑮𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 — Available Now on ESD ONLINE 🎄

Experience Eliot Smith’s magical retelling of ‘A Christmas Carol’ from the comfort of your own home!

📅 Available now to watch online until 11:45 PM, 31 December 2025

🎟 Book Tickets Now at: www.eliotsmithdance.com/online
December 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised £700 so far on our Crowdfunder! 🙌

We’re so close to our next milestone – can we hit £1,000 in the next few days? Every little bit helps and gets us one step closer to making our goal a reality.

👉 Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Dance into the New Year with ESD ❄️ 2026 Winter Intensive ✨

3 & 4 January in LONDON at Acosta Dance Centre

Two days of Martha Graham based technique, Ballet, ESD repertory, and conditioning.

Register now!
www.eliotsmithdance.com/intensive
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
ESD spent the day in Skipton collaborating with artist Joan Murray. Dancers Olivia Kirk and Yamit Salazar explored Joan’s new knitwear inspired by her Holy Island residency.

Painter Luke Thompson captured the rehearsals, joined by students from Craven College. Music by Angela Reith. More soon!
December 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ESD dancer Olivia Kirk invites you to support Eliot Smith Dance. She reflects on her journey with the company and how Eliot’s works continue to reach and inspire people at home and abroad.

Support our 15th anniversary in 2026 via our Crowdfunder: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
One of ESD’s long-standing dancers, Adam Davies briefly reflects on his on his incredible journey with Eliot Smith Dance and how excited he is to see what ESD brings to 2026…

🌟 Make a difference to Eliot Smith Dance and our community today.

Support us here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🎄 Something Festive Is Coming to ESD Online!

Eliot Smith’s The Three Jolly Ghosts of Christmas — a magical retelling of ‘A Christmas Carol’.

📅 Available online: From 10:00 AM, 14 December until 31 December 2025

🎟 Book Tickets Now at www.eliotsmithdance.com/online
December 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We’re aiming for £5K, and every donation—big or small—brings us closer to delivering exciting projects in 2026 and continuing our mission, beautifully shared by dancer Karishma Young in her message.

✨ Make a difference to ESD and our community. Support us here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
MERGING 🌾 Available Now on ESD Online

🎥 FREE for 48 hours
🔗 Access: www.eliotsmithdance.com/online, or click the link in our bio

Donations are welcome to support the future of ESD: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🌾 MERGING: Artist Talk
Watch: youtu.be/1JvMc56FiL0

Ahead of tonight’s MERGING, enjoy an Artist Talk with Liv Vester Larsen, Nanna Rosenfeldt-Olsen & Eliot Smith on creating this cross-aesthetic online performance.

🎥 FREE for 48 hrs
🕖 Fri 5 Dec, 7pm UK / 8pm DK
🔗 www.eliotsmithdance.com/online
MERGING: Artist Talk (Eliot Smith Dance)
YouTube video by Eliot Smith Dance
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December 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Thrilled to receive two One Dance UK Award nominations for Eliot Smith Dance and Eliot Smith!

Since 2011, ESD has delivered 200+ performances, 30+ new works, 500+ workshops across the North East & beyond.

Support our Crowdfunder to help us reach our 15 in 2026: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🎉 In 2026, Eliot Smith Dance celebrates 15 years with a bold ESD15 Anniversary Season — performances, intensives, exhibitions, a documentary premiere, and more.

Full season: www.eliotsmithdance.com/15

Join the celebration and support our 2026 Crowdfunder: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/esdcrowdfunder
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM