A collaboration between Rambert and Rambert School, Rambert2 brings together dancers with outstanding ability, creativity and individuality to form a second ensemble. Following a national and international call for applications in November 2017, auditions to Rambert2 took place in February 2018. From over 800 applications, 13 dancers successfully completed five audition rounds; the final 13 come from six different countries in Asia, the Americas and Europe, with nine having trained in UK dance institutions.
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Part of Dancin’ Oxford’s Spring 2019 festival, Britain’s leading contemporary dance company presents its new ensemble with a triple bill of short dance works showcasing the most exhilarating and fierce choreography around today.
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Grey Matter is a new dance work by Rambert’s Guest Artistic Director, Benoit Swan Pouffer, with original music by electronic and dancehall artist GAIKAand fashion duo COTTWEILER. The evening also includes two works that launched the international careers of their choreographers: E2 7SD, a duet by Sydney Dance Company artistic director and former Rambert dancer Rafael Bonachela, and Killer Pig by Israeli dance star Sharon Eyal; a group work showcasing her intense and distinctive movement style.
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Tickets for Rambert2 at Oxford Playhouse start at £10 and are available from the Ticket Office on 01865 305305 or book online at www.oxfordplayhouse.com
