Osian Meilir
UN3D
Synchronised, silly and sublime – a trio of dancers move in perfect harmony to a smile-inducing soundtrack of Bjork and The Police.
NDCWales Presents
Shorts | Byrion
Three up and coming choreographers fill the stage with drama, dark comedy and design that shines, set to a mix of new music and classic hits.
Production
Featuring moves inspired by synchronised swimming, line dancing and the smooth swaying of the Supremes.
UN3D is a work that champions human connection over timed perfection.
Dressed in stunning satin costumes, the dancers explore the difference between moving together and being in tune as they strive for unity and balance.
Choreographer: Osian Meilir
Music: Synchronicity by The Police, Unison by Björk
Costume Design: Layla Zheng
Created with dancers: Samuel Gilovitz, Paulina Porwolik, Faye Tan
First performed: 11 August 2023, Dance House, Cardiff
Osian Meilir
Osian Meilir is a performer, dance-maker and movement artist from Wales. Originally from Pentre’r Bryn, on the west coast of Wales, Meilir went on to train at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, attaining a first-class degree, before continuing his studies and completing his M.A. in Dance Performance as part of Transitions Dance Company.
Meilir’s work as a performer has seen him working with artists such as Jo Fong, Lizzi Kew Ross & Co, Gwyn Emberton Dance, Satore Tech and Fearghus O’Conchuir at National Dance Company of Wales. His work also expands into working in theatre for young audiences, performing in works by Carlos Pons Guerra and Cahoot NI, touring across the UK and internationally, as well as his own solo work for Arad Goch Theatre Company - Palmant / Pridd (Pavement / Pasture). He premiered his first mid-scale production - ‘Qwerin’, as director and choreographer in 2021 and developed and expanded the work to its full length for touring in 2022. 'Qwerin' has since toured internationally, appearing in festivals in Australia in 2023. Meilir also has extensive experience in leading workshops and classes for children, young people and adults alike.
Meilir’s very early experiences and background of Welsh folk dance has led him to appreciate dance from all different cultures, and to enjoy how dance can build meaningful bridges between people from around the world.
Photo: Anest Roberts
