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By Laman Ismayilova

British Council brings a unique and renowned UK dance company comprised of male professional deaf

dancers to Azerbaijan.

The British Council in Azerbaijan in cooperation with the British Embassy and in partnership with the Yarat Contemporary Space and Nizami Cinema Centre has announced the performance of "Ten" dance staged by Deaf Men Dancing.

The dance number will be staged at Yarat Contemporary Art Space on March 12 and the Nizami Cinema Centre on March 13 at 19:00.

Deaf Men Dancing is an all-male deaf dance company with a fusion of different styles of dance incorporating British Sign-Language.

Deaf Men Dancing, led by Artistic Director, Mark Smith, a choreographer and Director is a collaboration of professional male dancers who, like Mark, are deaf. Together they have created and developed a fusion of different styles of dance with sign-language incorporated into choreography creating a unique, interesting and original aesthetic.

Their Artistic Director/Choreographer Mark Smith in collaboration with designer Ryan Dawson Laight and composer Sean Chandler, is proud to present their new work called “Ten”, inspired by double acts like Laurel & Hardy, Flanagan & Allen, Morecambe & Wise, Abbott & Costello and Gilbert & George.

The performance will host representatives of Human Foundation (Human Deaf) community and people with hearing impairment.

Moreover, "A Place in the Sun" will be staged at State Theatre of Young Spectators on March 9 and Nizami Cinema Centre on March 13 at 19:00. Admission is free.

YARAT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing an understanding of contemporary art in Azerbaijan and to creating a platform for Azerbaijani art, both nationally and internationally. Based in Baku, YARAT (meaning CREATE in Azerbaijani) was founded by Aida Mahmudova in 2011.

It realizes its mission through an on-going program of exhibitions, education events and festivals. YARAT facilitates exchange between local and international artistic networks including foundations, galleries and museums.

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