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Opening Night by Les SlovaKs: A glorious celebration

By Emily Brown, 26 May 2014
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Reviewed at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Brighton on 25 May 2014
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Emily Brown
Emily Brown
Emily is a freelance dancer based in Brighton. She performed with Mapdance Company 2012, and has recently created and performed solo work. As a dancer and musician, Emily enjoys innovative work that combines the two art forms. She is a keen dance writer, her blog can be found here.