Ivan Michael Blackstock | In the Studio

A still from In the Studio with Ivan Michael Blackstock, showing a group of dancers holding a dancer in the air next to a mirror

In the Studio with Ivan Michael Blackstock | Interview | Factory International

Choreographer, dancer, innovator and Beyoncé collaborator, Ivan Michael Blackstock is one to watch.

Now he brings his Olivier Award-winning show TRAPLORD to Manchester. We sat down with Ivan to discuss the origins of the show and the importance of creating space for male friendship and healing.

Plus, Ivan reflects on his hip hop journey – from dancing with Boy Blue and Flawless to starting his own collective Birdgang Dance Company aged 18.

Showing at Aviva Studios from 26 to 29 September, TRAPLORD explores raw themes of mental health and masculinity through an electrifying blend of dance, live music and spoken word.

About the Series

In the Studio is our series where artists and collectives show us the space where their ideas come to life. You'll find interviews and insights into some of the world's most artistic minds.

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Michael Appouh (he/him)
Interviewer
Michael Appouh is the Social Media Coordinator at Factory International where he creates and produces social media content.
Alex Mannion-Jones (he/him)
Producer/Editor
Alex is the Digital Content Producer at Factory International where he produces video and audio content.
Natalie Meziani (she/her)
Editor
Natalie is an award-winning freelance Editor based in the UK.

In the Studio with Ivan Michael Blackstock | Interview | Factory International

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