Choreographic Works
Photo by Andy Ross
Echo Echo, is a piece that plays with the traditional pas de deux structure. Exploring intricate, complex and dynamic contemporary movement, a fresh take on tradition. It is heavily inspired by Caleb Arredondo beautifully haunting saxophone score, that is recorded in a parking lot and creates a unique acoustic sound. It was premiered as part of Scottish Ballet’s 2024 Autumn Mixed Bill. Commisioned by CEO and Artistic Director Christopher Hamspon and danced by Scottish Ballet dancers, Kayla- Maree Tarantolo and Harvey Evans.
Photo by Mihaela Bodlovic
Choreographed by Madeline Squire and Scottish Ballet’s Associate Choreographer Nicholas Shoesmith. With direction by Eve McConnachie. Dancers, Harvey Littlefield and Evan Loudon in Breathless are symbols of the themes that run through every relationship, such as balance, power, trust, and greed. The film is created as an infinite loop and shot in a fully enclosed circular space, reflecting the cyclical nature of life and relationships. Filmed in a unique space The Revelator, Glasgow.
Photo by Andrej Uspenski, (dancer’s diary)
Liminal Goodbye was performed at The Linbury Theatre, London as part of The Royal Opera House International Draft Works 2024. In collaboration and creative direction with Harry Yeff (reeps100) the work has been inspired by Harry Yeff’s unique method of musical composition which combines AI and ‘human’ methods. The work explores the process of pulling someone out of all-consuming grief and loss. Danced by Scottish Ballet dancers, Marge Hendrick, Harvey Evans and Benjamin Thomas; also with lighting by Prema Mehta.
Photo by Photography by Ash (Amber Hunt)
Reign is a piece Madeline choreographed for London Vocational Ballet School, for the 2024 graduating year. The work explores unlocking the dancers own potential through a new movement language. Bringing a fresh approach to their practice, and celebrating the dancer’s individual creativity. Performed at Lilian Baylis, Sadlers Wells and helped staged by Gavin McCaig.
Photo by Zoe Birkbeck
Created by Aldous Ciokajlo-Squire. The piece was performed as part of the MishMash Festival 2024, at Lamda (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). Movement direction by Madeline, performed by three wonderful actors. Three best mates go out raving in London, only to find the outcome is not what they expect. 6:24, inspired by true events. It’s a raw portrayal of the euphoric experiences we have at raves, and the brutal reality of how young we all really are.
Photo by Andy Ross
This work is inspired by moments that help us blossom into strength, power and unity. The hair out is a release of the traditonal ‘ballet bun’ and how sometimes in order to develop we must celebrate our uniquenesses together. This piece explores breaking through a structured format, it was developed and workshopped by Scottish Ballet dancers. Later performed by dancers at The Royal Conservatorie of Scotland, BA Modern and Ballet course. As part of their graduation show in July.
Between Two Waters- The Edinburgh Future Institute. It is part of our Futures Conversations series – Shaping our AI Futures – and explores the delicate and intricately evolving relationship between humans and machines. Choreographed and danced by Madeline, in collaboration with University of Edinburgh and the University of Lille INRIA Centre. Brought to life by an interdisciplinary collective of scientists, roboticists, and designers: Alexandre Colle, Designer in Residence for Design Informatics, Camila Jimenez Pol, multidisciplinary designer and head of product at Konpanion, as creative directors.
Photo by Lesley Martin
Photo by Chloe Rosser
Forming was commissioned by Scottish Ballet and presented on Nowness. It is a dance film based off the wonderful works by photographer Chloe Rosser. Madeline did the movement direction and it was co-directed by Eve Mcconnachie and Chloe Rosser.
It examines the frustrations of a neurological condition and what people don’t see. This film also represents the power these women have despite the struggles they may face.
Tether is a specially commissioned by Scottish ballet. Choreographed by Madeline exclusively for a Moving Minds Immersive Conference. Inspired by the conference theme – an exploration of young people's mental health and wellbeing through dance Featuring dancers from both Scottish Ballet’s main company and Youth Exchange.
Madeline shares her story with disability and neurological recovery, both as a dancer and choreographer in this work. Directed by Emmy-Award nominated director Fx Goby. They explore trauma but showcase the positivity and strength of overcoming. In collaboration with Nexus Studios, Nowness and Scottish Ballet.
A short film created in a time when creating experimental art from home was more than ever before. It was inspired by the huge use of mirrors for Madeline’s own neurological rehabilitation. ‘Tricking’ the brain to create new neurological pathways and creating an illusion. With dancing by Kayla-Maree Tarantolo and music by Kinetic Alchemy. Reverie was also accepted into the Mobile Dance Film Festival in 2021.
Photo by Rimbaud Patron
Created in collaboration with Scottish Ballet's first ever Digital Artist in Residence, Zachary Eastwood-Bloom. Madeline choreographs a highly manipulated and multi-layered digital film, based on Greek Mythology. Representing the differences and range within femininity, through these three women. With music by Kinetic Alchemy and florist designs by Pyrus Botanicals.
Dancer Works
Maze (2016)
Choreographed by Sophie Laplane. Scottish Ballet dancers Madeline Squire and Javier Andreu follow each other through the emptied Govanhill Baths in the south side of Glasgow, performing a high-energy piece. With original music by British-born, Boston-based electro musician John Xela. Filmed by Eve McConnachie. Filmed in Govanhill Baths in an empty swimming pool. It was the winner in 2016 of the San Francisco Dance Film Festival and was picked up and presented by Nowness.
Photo by Christina Riley
Photo by Rimbaud Patron
The Perfect Place (2017)
Short Film The Perfect Place vividly explores the storytelling potential of 360 degree technology. Scottish Ballet partners with the BBC to create The Perfect Place, using 360 degree technology as a new way to experience narrative dance online. The Perfect Place is a collaboration between Scottish Ballet’s CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, choreographer Sophie Laplane and BBC director Laura-Jane McRae and tells the story of a couple looking to recapture the spark they once had, delving deeper into the life of a seemingly perfect couple living in luxury and explores the emptiness and regret behind the perfect façade.
The Perfect Place- a 360 degree dance film