ORB is back touring 2026 started with two shows at @bellsquareldn over 800 happy audience members.
Keep an eye out and catch us Internationally #outdoorartsUk #VanhulleDT #dance #love #Share Creative Team
Choreography and Concept - Laura Vanhulle & Oliver Russell
Music - Domenico Angarano
Dramaturgy - Sue Buckmaster
Indoor version Lighting design Guy Hoare
Producer – Adam Towndrow
Images - Jon Fraser
Experience a fusion of dance and martial arts 🧡
INTENSIVE WORKHOP @vanhulledt
Saturday 8th February
3-7pm
Vanhulle Dance Theatre’s signature athletic and emotive movement style is driven by a deep and philosophical understanding of the body and the connection to breath.
Centring around the trunk of the body, from the head to the spine, this serpent like vocabulary, arcs, inverts, and weaves through the space with fluidity and ooze, but like water, can erupt and crash at any moment.
This unique interflow of contemporary dance and martial arts is informed by Laura and Oliver @oliver
individual performance careers and movement experiences.
Drawing upon Laura’s practice, taking influences from African, Yoga, Kathak and gymnastics, entwined with Oliver’s approach to movement, drawing from his 24 years of Martial Arts experience. Oliver holds a 3rd degree black belt in the Korean Martial Art Tang Soo Do, and Laura a 1st degree, they actively compete as members of the Great Britain Team. Laura and Oliver both study Capoeira and have an array of knowledge and experience in various other styles.
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OLIVE BRANCH we are back!
Ready for September - Autumn is here and we love sharing this work and workshops with our audiences!
16th & 19th of September further schools tour @danceeast
22nd of September @motusdancemk 12h30 & 2h30PM
26th of September 2-3 PM @creativeartseast Afternoon Event
Plus 3 further workshops around Olive Branch
1st - 3th & 11th of October also a part Creative Socials
We will also have 3 further creative socials around ORB ♾️ later in October.
Very excited to get back at it.
We want to thank our TEAM!
Choreographers & dancers @lauravanhulle & @oliver_robert_russell
Producer @adamtowndrow
Music @d.angarano
Dramaturgy @suebuckmaster
Costume @lit.tle.designs
Creative support @njohnstonda & @chris.kni_
Trailer @jonfraser_dp
Massive thank you @lindajsaunders for your guidance and support and mentorship just you a legend!
We also want to thank our co- commissioner @danceeast for the Olive Branch Original
And thank you to commissioner @theplacelondon for Olive Branch #playgroundedition
Thank you to all of our partner @outtherearts_uk@swindondance@creativeartseast@babylonarts@20twentyproductions to get this work off the ground.
Lots of meaningful interactions again. #lovealltheway
#dance #move #share #connect #play #heart #move #moveandbemoved #movers #movementismedicine #danceislife #danceforall #dancers
Images by @simonphoto
Workshop @espacio_descalzinha@descalzinha@vanhulledt
We had a blast in Spain. Back this month performing ORB @tacvll
“Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.” — Bruce Lee #Dance #Dans #Dança #cups
Trousers @biencaton #Belgium ❤️
Hoy despedimos la semana de intensivo con Laura Vanhulle y Oliver Russel directores de la compañía Vanhulle Dance Theatre. @vanhulledt@lauravanhulle@oliver_robert_russell
Agradecer a Laura y a Oliver por venir por primera vez a compartir su trabajo de investigación y creación en Descalzinha. Donde han compartido su trabajo fruto de una investigación en muchas disciplinas como artes marciales, acrobacia, partnering, floorwork, etc.
Un placer disfrutar de su cuidada pedagogía y energía explosiva.
Gracias también al grupo que se unió a esta semana de investigación.
Fotos de Ilde Sandrin en Espacio Descalzinha.
Today we wrapped up the intensive week with Laura Vanhulle and Oliver Russel, directors of Vanhulle Dance Theatre.
We thank Laura and Oliver for coming for the first time to share their research and creative work at Descalzinha. They shared their work, the result of research in many disciplines such as martial arts, acrobatics, partnering, floorwork, and more.It’s a pleasure to enjoy his careful teaching methods and explosive energy.
Thanks also to the group that joined us for this week of research.
Photos by Ilde Sandrin @ilde.sandrin at Espacio Descalzinha. @espacio_descalzinha
Hoy despedimos la semana de intensivo con Laura Vanhulle y Oliver Russel directores de la compañía Vanhulle Dance Theatre. @vanhulledt@lauravanhulle@oliver_robert_russell
Agradecer a Laura y a Oliver por venir por primera vez a compartir su trabajo de investigación y creación en Descalzinha. Donde han compartido su trabajo fruto de una investigación en muchas disciplinas como artes marciales, acrobacia, partnering, floorwork, etc.
Un placer disfrutar de su cuidada pedagogía y energía explosiva.
Gracias también al grupo que se unió a esta semana de investigación.
Fotos de Ilde Sandrin en Espacio Descalzinha.
Today we wrapped up the intensive week with Laura Vanhulle and Oliver Russel, directors of Vanhulle Dance Theatre.
We thank Laura and Oliver for coming for the first time to share their research and creative work at Descalzinha. They shared their work, the result of research in many disciplines such as martial arts, acrobatics, partnering, floorwork, and more.It’s a pleasure to enjoy his careful teaching methods and explosive energy.
Thanks also to the group that joined us for this week of research.
Photos by Ilde Sandrin @ilde.sandrin at Espacio Descalzinha. @espacio_descalzinha
Hoy despedimos la semana de intensivo con Laura Vanhulle y Oliver Russel directores de la compañía Vanhulle Dance Theatre. @vanhulledt@lauravanhulle@oliver_robert_russell
Agradecer a Laura y a Oliver por venir por primera vez a compartir su trabajo de investigación y creación en Descalzinha. Donde han compartido su trabajo fruto de una investigación en muchas disciplinas como artes marciales, acrobacia, partnering, floorwork, etc.
Un placer disfrutar de su cuidada pedagogía y energía explosiva.
Gracias también al grupo que se unió a esta semana de investigación.
Fotos de Ilde Sandrin en Espacio Descalzinha.
Today we wrapped up the intensive week with Laura Vanhulle and Oliver Russel, directors of Vanhulle Dance Theatre.
We thank Laura and Oliver for coming for the first time to share their research and creative work at Descalzinha. They shared their work, the result of research in many disciplines such as martial arts, acrobatics, partnering, floorwork, and more.It’s a pleasure to enjoy his careful teaching methods and explosive energy.
Thanks also to the group that joined us for this week of research.
Photos by Ilde Sandrin @ilde.sandrin at Espacio Descalzinha. @espacio_descalzinha
Vamos — last day tomorrow @descalzinha
We’ve had an incredible time sharing a deep dive into the company’s practice—exploring the essence of our movement vocabulary and martial arts training. From tracing the roots of our inspiration to passing on the teachings of our teachers, it’s been a truly meaningful exchange.
After 25 years of training, it still feels like just a small mark on the belt compared to the depth of wisdom handed down to us through generations.
Our practice in martial arts is not separate from our work—it is the very essence that informs our company’s ethos and vision. #TangSooDo #Capoeira #kungfu #BJJ #Dance
This Saturday, experience the dynamic athleticism of @vanhulledt as they perform their show #orb @bellsquareldn #BellSquare2026 #Free #outdoors
1pm & 3pm
Today we celebrate movement, expression, and the universal language that connects us all—dance. 🌍✨
At Vanhulle Dance Theatre, every step tells a story, every gesture meaning, and every performance is a bridge between cultures, emotions, and people. On this International Dance Day, we honor the power of the body to speak when words fall short.
To our dancers: your dedication, discipline, and passion inspire us every day.
To our audience: thank you for feeling, sharing, and growing with us.
Keep moving. Keep creating. Keep dancing. ❤️
#InternationalDanceDay #VanhulleDanceTheatre #DanceIsLife #ArtInMotion #ContemporaryDance ExpressYourself
ORB tour Dates-
ORB
2 May – Bell Square, Waterford (UK) – 2 shows (Times TBC)
21 May – TAC Festival – Valladolid, Spain 2 shows (Times TBC)
22 May – TAC Festival – Valladolid, Spain 2 shows (Times TBC)
23 May – TAC Festival – Valladolid, Spain 2 shows (Times TBC)
4 June – Black Box Theatre, Bulgaria (Times TBC)
21 June – Zomer In De Mare, Alkmaar (Netherlands) – 2 shows (Times TBC)
5 July – Miradas de Danza, Spain – 1 show (Times TBC)
1 & 2 August – SIRF, Stockton (UK) – 2 shows (Times TBC)
26 September – Sofia Bulgaria 2 shows (Times TBC)
27 September –Sofia Bulgaria 2 shows (Times TBC)
Creative team
Trailer @urbanfakirfilms at @arteria_tortosa@robolivan
Choreography and Concept - Laura Vanhulle & Oliver Russell
Music - Domenico Angarano
Dramaturgy - Sue Buckmaster
Indoor version Lighting design Guy Hoare
Producer – Adam Towndrow
Images - Jon Fraser
Outside eye/ Rehearsal Director Chris Knight
Trailer Urban Fakirfilms Supported by @aceagrams@danceeast@espailobrador@swindondance@fanibenagesmas
#dans #danza #dance #UK tourinternation
