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Long ReadsOct 23, 2025

São Paulo Dance Company in Anthem, by Goyo Montero. Photo: Iari Davies

São Paulo Dance Company in Anthem, by Goyo Montero. Photo: Iari Davies

Joe Bates takes Lyn Gardner behind the scenes at the Wolverhampton Grand to shed light on Dance Consortium’s day-to-day operations and overarching mission

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