New Choreography for Rambert

On 16 and 17 December, Rambert Dance Company will present the latest offering of new work drawn from the ranks of its dancers at The Place as part of New Choreography. New Choreography is an opportunity to see a new generation of emerging choreographic talent and will feature brand new works created by Luke Ahmet, Miguel Altunaga, Simone Damberg Würtz, Dane Hurst, Patricia Okenwa and Pierre Tappon. Dating from the earliest days of the company, Rambert has nurtured generations of choreographers who have gone on to enjoy long-standing and influential careers. They include Rambert’s current Artistic Director Mark Baldwin and such other notable names such as Christopher Bruce, Michael Clark and Rafael Bonachela. Encouraging choreographic potential has always been a fundamental part of Rambert’s work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlL2f2BWiy4 Dane Hurst will examine the resilience and spirit required to endure long periods of solitary confinement, a concept that was prompted by the death of fellow South African: Nelson Mandela. Sonora from Miguel Altunaga draws inspiration from his Cuban roots and plays homage to strong female figures that raised him, focusing on female behaviour and their codes of communication. Related by Pierre Tappon is a short story which centres around around three protagonists’ relationships, focusing on how hands can be the primary source of movement. Luke Ahmet contemplates the idea of an invisible figure in a room, but a constant presence. Simone Damberg Würtz's piece RIFT was sparked by an advert from her native Denmark that illustrated the fatal consequences of not wearing a seatbelt whilst driving. Simone explores the unshakeable sense of guilt and culpability of having the death of another on your conscience. Patricia Okenwa aims to highlight a particular source of power that fuels movements and attitudes which are essential to deeply appreciate, conserve and rebuild connections within communities.