Contemporary Dance

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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Jan Fabre
Wednesday 15 April 2009 Thursday 16 April 2009

Belgian artist and theatre-maker Jan Fabre is an innovative and versatile artist whose ideas have always been controversial.

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Belgian artist and theatre-maker Jan Fabre is an innovative and versatile artist whose ideas have always been controversial.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Protein
Tuesday 28 April 2009 Wednesday 29 April 2009

High-energy physical theatre, comedy, and satirical comment on human nature collide in the latest slice of thought-provoking dance theatre.

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High-energy physical theatre, comedy, and satirical comment on human nature collide in the latest slice of thought-provoking dance theatre.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Evidence, a dance company/Rona
Thursday 7 May 2009 Friday 8 May 2009

Choreographer-dancer Ronald K Brown is celebrated for his powerful, impassioned and distinct fusion of African dance with spoken word, social dance styles, ballet and contemporary dance.

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Choreographer-dancer Ronald K Brown is celebrated for his powerful, impassioned and distinct fusion of African dance with spoken word, social dance styles, ballet and contemporary dance.
Purcell Room
Lucy Guerin
Tuesday 19 May 2009 Wednesday 20 May 2009

The intimate beats of our emotional lives find mesmerising expression in these contemporary dance duets in projected environments.

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The intimate beats of our emotional lives find mesmerising expression in these contemporary dance duets in projected environments.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Rambert Dance Company 22/05
Friday 22 May 2009 Friday 22 May 2009

Following Rambert’s sold-out Season of New Choreography in 2008, the Company returns with brand new work created by six of its versatile dancers.

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Following Rambert’s sold-out Season of New Choreography in 2008, the Company returns with brand new work created by six of its versatile dancers.
The Clore Ballroom
Kizomba Jam with Iris DeBrito
Saturday 6 June 2009 Saturday 6 June 2009

Kizomba is an African partner dance, originating from Angola.

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Kizomba is an African partner dance, originating from Angola.
Purcell Room
ADAD
Saturday 6 June 2009 Sunday 7 June 2009

Presented by the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora, this festival sees dance of the African Diaspora springing up all over Southbank Centre during two days of performances, workshops,...

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Presented by the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora, this festival sees dance of the African Diaspora springing up all over Southbank Centre during two days of performances, workshops, film and talks.
The Clore Ballroom
Caribbean dance masterclass wi
Sunday 7 June 2009 Sunday 7 June 2009

Jackie Guy, teacher, researcher, lecturer in African and Caribbean dance forms, has more than 35 years experience as an Educator, Performer, Choreographer and Artistic Director.

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Jackie Guy, teacher, researcher, lecturer in African and Caribbean dance forms, has more than 35 years experience as an Educator, Performer, Choreographer and Artistic Director.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Les ballets C de la B / Koen A
Friday 26 June 2009 Saturday 27 June 2009

Les ballets C de la B return to Southbank Centre with their new creation Ashes.

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Les ballets C de la B return to Southbank Centre with their new creation Ashes.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Bonachela Dance Company
Friday 25 September 2009 Saturday 26 September 2009

In a new collaboration with Italian composer Ezio Bosso, Rafael Bonachela delves into the world of signs and symbols that rule our everyday lives and spark our hidden memories.

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In a new collaboration with Italian composer Ezio Bosso, Rafael Bonachela delves into the world of signs and symbols that rule our everyday lives and spark our hidden memories.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak Dance Company
Sunday 18 October 2009 Monday 19 October 2009

Acclaimed creators of Shaker (Dance Umbrella 2007), Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak, return to Southbank Centre with their latest luminous piece of dance theatre, the surreal and enchanting Hydra...

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Acclaimed creators of Shaker (Dance Umbrella 2007), Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak, return to Southbank Centre with their latest luminous piece of dance theatre, the surreal and enchanting Hydra.
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Purcell Room
A Brief Encounter With.... Kaolack (Senegal)
Sunday 18 October 2009 Monday 19 October 2009

Senegalese choreographer and dancer Kaolack (real name Pape Ibrahima Ndiaye) is the winner of the prestigious Danse L'Afrique Danse title in 2008.

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Senegalese choreographer and dancer Kaolack (real name Pape Ibrahima Ndiaye) is the winner of the prestigious Danse L'Afrique Danse title in 2008
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company (UK)
Wednesday 21 October 2009 Thursday 22 October 2009

Award-winning choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh presents a fierce and dynamic double bill, including the world premiere of a brand new work bringing together the work of Steve Reich and beatbox...

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Award-winning choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh presents a fierce and dynamic double bill, including the world premiere of a brand new work bringing together the work of Steve Reich and beatbox artist Shlomo.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
National Dance Company Wales
Friday 6 November 2009 Friday 6 November 2009

National Dance Company Wales, formerly Diversions, presents two new physically and emotionally exhilarating commissions.

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National Dance Company Wales, formerly Diversions, presents two new physically and emotionally exhilarating commissions.
The Clore Ballroom
Momentum
Friday 13 November 2009 Friday 13 November 2009

While Southbank Centre has been exhibiting Art by Offenders, featuring prisoners' art work from the annual Koestler Awards, Koestler Award-winners Dance United have been in residence working with...

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While Southbank Centre has been exhibiting Art by Offenders, featuring prisoners' art work from the annual Koestler Awards, Koestler Award-winners Dance United have been in residence working with a group of young people from across London to create a unique dance performance for The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall.
The Clore Ballroom
Faultless
Monday 23 November 2009 Monday 23 November 2009

Young people perform new dance pieces created by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company and Motionhouse.

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Young people perform new dance pieces created by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company and Motionhouse.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Motionhouse
Friday 27 November 2009 Friday 27 November 2009

This new piece combines Motionhouse’s trademark highly physical dance theatre and mesmerising aerial imagery in a unique interaction between fi lm and live performance.

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This new piece combines Motionhouse’s trademark highly physical dance theatre and mesmerising aerial imagery in a unique interaction between fi lm and live performance.
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Purcell Room
Martine Pisani (France)
Friday 5 March 2010 Friday 5 March 2010

A seminal work by French choreographer Martine Pisani, sans has achieved cult status as an endearing introduction to contemporary performance.

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A seminal work by French choreographer Martine Pisani, sans has achieved cult status as an endearing introduction to contemporary performance
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Blue Room, Spirit Level
Creative Dance Workshop
Saturday 27 March 2010 Saturday 27 March 2010

A fun dance workshop for ages ten to 13.

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A fun dance workshop for ages ten to 13.
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Blue Room, Spirit Level
Creative Dance Workshop
Saturday 27 March 2010 Saturday 27 March 2010

An exciting creative dance workshop for ages 14 to 18.

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An exciting creative dance workshop for ages 14 to 18.
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