Subtle Kraft Co.

Subtle Kraft Co. is an inclusive contemporary dance company that was co-created between dance artists and friends, Anna Emilsson and Kimberley Harvey in September 2011.

Their work revolves around relationships in the varied and complex forms that they might appear - relationships to ourselves, each other, a space, place or even a situation… Themes of connection and communication are core for Subtle Kraft Co. and this is paired with a joyous (and potentially, slightly cheeky) sense of curiosity!

They are excited by the prospect of collaboration and the possibilities you create by bringing different (configurations of) people together. What does each individual bring and what is shared between them?

To date, Subtle Kraft Co. have primarily moved between creating live performance work, as well as dance for film.

The name, Subtle Kraft Co, actually gives you a clue as to their international co-existence by combining an English word (‘subtle’) and Swedish word (‘kraft').

Since 2012, Kimberley has taken the helm of Subtle Kraft Co. from the UK. But the friendship between the two artists means that, although they may not currently be working together, Kimberley is clear that Anna is a constant influence and presence in the work that their dance company make.