Consisting of 40 dances in total, spectators can expect to see all the styles Dance Club offers: jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, musical theatre, and street. The show will also include routines taken up and down the country as part of this year's competition season, in which the club brought home an impressive 25 trophies.
Show Coordinator, Heather Woodhouse, and Club President, Gabrielle Joyce, filled me in on all things Disco Inferno, the work that has gone into each routine, and most importantly, why tickets are impossible to miss.
What can people expect from Disco Inferno?
H: Disco Inferno is jam-packed with a huge range of incredible dances. From ballet to musical theatre, you can be expect to be entertained all evening!
Who choreographs the dances in the show?
G: All of our dances are choreographed by us, the students! We are a 100% student-run club which means all our teachers, choreographers and members are at the university.
Can you describe your role as Show Coordinator?
H: My role has involved absolutely everything surrounding the show: theme, art, promo, rehearsals, running order - the list feels endless at the moment but I know it's going to be so worth it on show weekend.
How long has the show been in the works?
G: The show has been in the works for a year now as we planned it and booked the venue last summer! However, classes and choreography started after the Christmas break. As for promotion and planning, these have been in the works constantly.
How have rehearsals been going?
H: Rehearsals have been going smoothly so far. All the dances are finished so we've been working on cleanliness and performance so we are almost stage-ready!
From ballet to musical theatre, you can be expect to be entertained all evening!
What atmosphere are you hoping for on the weekend?
G: We are hoping for a lively and supportive crowd. We hope everyone’s friends, family, and housemates have a great evening cheering on their friends and loving the disco vibes!
What dances are you personally most excited to see?
H: I teach musical theatre, so I'm very excited to see how that turns out - it best look good. Outside of that, I'm looking forward to seeing intermediate tap and jazz, as well as advanced tap show dances at our dress run as they all have super fun songs. Another reason to come watch!
What else has Dance Club been up to this year?
G: The club has been up to lots of things. We have recently been awarded ‘Club of the Year’ by the university’s Athletics Union. We also raised over £2700 for charity, organised and hosted our own competition here on campus, and hosted weekly classes and fundraising events all year round. Our biggest fundraising event was definitely our Strictly Come Dancing spin-off, ‘Newcastle Come Dancing’.
Why should people buy their tickets?
H: Come see Disco Inferno, it is something different to do with your Friday night after a long day at the library. Spoons again? I don't think so. You'll see award-winning dances that have placed first across the country whilst having the best time.
G: People should buy their tickets to come and see how great we are and what Newcastle Dance Club is all about. Whether you are an interested dancer or just wanting a good night, come and give our show a watch!
Disco Inferno tickets are available to purchase here on the Northern Stage website, priced at £10 for students.
