D a n c e

Luca started his formal dance training at Falmouth University, graduating in 2022. Here he developed passion for contemporary dance sensibilities, improvised performance and multi-disciplinary work. His time at university was greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, as such Luca became very familiar with dance-for-screen, distanced learning styles and he developed numerous creative solutions to working remotely as dance artist. During his training he learnt and honed aspects of Graham, Cunningham and other release-based techniques as well as classical ballet technique. He selected choreographic focused modules on dance-for-screen and site specific dance as well as attending masterclasses with the likes of Kevin Turner from Company Chameleon, Kay Crook of Chhaya Collective, the dancers of Extended Play and James Wilton Dance. 

Yucca Dance is a collaborative duo; Yuxi and Luca met for the first time dancing to experimental synth-pop amongst piano skeletons in an abandoned shopping mall. They began working on the first version of IN THE ROUND on January 24 and were subsequently selected for the 2024 Spring Scratch Night at Dance Base on the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. 

The show was then selected as a recipient of the Keep it Fringe fund, which allowed the duo to take their show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Performing at Greenside Venues, George Street, to packed out audiences and positive critical reception, Yucca Dance are looking to take their show to the next level! Watch this space...