‘The important thing about the style of our company is it’s about individuals,’ says Janet Smith, Artistic Director of Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT). ‘It’s not so uniform. We strive for a good, even standard, which is high both technically and in regards to the level of performance skill. But [also one] which allows plenty of space for individual expression in the work, as well as a real sense of community on stage.’
It’s a difficult balance, but one which the repertory company seems to be achieving smoothly under Smith’s artistic vision. And after receiving a 78% funding increase from the Scottish Arts Council recently, boosting investment in the company from £200,000 to £500,000, Smith is enthusiastic the company will go from strength to strength.
