Thrilling and moving
Rosie Kay Dance Company creates brave new dance in Birmingham that tours to audiences at home and abroad. We thrill and move a diverse public with relevant, important, political and meaningful dance responding to contemporary society.
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The Dancers Project
Live-streamed studio sharing
Fri 9 October at 3pm
Rising from the ashes of a cancelled run of ‘Rosie Kay’s Fantasia’ at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we’re delighted to commission three new socially distanced duets by RKDC regular dancers. Join them for a free studio sharing via a live stream on Friday 9 October at 3pm.
cocoon escape
by Carina Howard
“Our identities are formed in many ways, from our job titles to our hair colour, and in the current climate it can feel like we are pressured to constantly improve ourselves. With this piece I encourage you to celebrate who you are right now and forgo the comfort of living inside a cocoon.”
Beneath Her Turmoil
by Harriet Ellis
Beginning with an unworldly and satirical perspective and ending with raw, brutal honesty, ‘Beneath Her Turmoil’ explores the experiences and expectations of a modern day woman; how she feels, how she is seen, how she is essentially accompanied by her own image of herself, and how a patriarchal society influences her every thought, action and outcome.
Graceful Resilience
“This piece is an exploration into the female expressions from childhood to womanhood. Through life, her joy, pain, silence, and past and present trauma, defines her very complex being. Yet, with all that has been cast her way, she still remains beautiful and resilient.”
5 SOLDIERS
The Body is the Frontline
In 2008, choreographer Rosie Kay joined the 4th Battalion The Rifles, to watch and participate in full battle exercises, and visited the National Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. What came of these observations was the award-winning, five-star work 5 SOLDIERS.
5 SOLDIERS has been touring since its premiere in 2010, you can see the 2017 live stream (commissioned by The Space) for a limited time for free.
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For a limited time we are making 5 SOLDIERS available for free for online viewers. Please make a donation to Rosie Kay Dance Company if you can. Your donation will help fund the research, creation and touring of new works.
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“War from a female perspective packs a punch…taut, visceral, compassionate”THE OBSERVER
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“not only keeps us riveted, but helps close the gap of understanding between the armed forces and the general public.”
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THE FUTURE-PROOF ARTIST
A series of podcasts with Rosie Kay in conversation with figures from the academic, military and media spheres.
EP01: Mars El-Brogy
A qualified journalist and experienced video production manager. Mars has produced for BBC Three, BBC Entertainment Development and BBC Worldwide as well as leading new media for International Dance Festival Birmingham.
Recorded in London, August 2018
EP02: Harry Parker
Harry studied History of Art at UCL and joined the British Army when he was 23 serving in Iraq and Afghanistan before going onto work as a civil servant. He now works as a painter and writer, his first novel Anatomy of a Soldier is published by Faber and Faber.
Recorded in London, August 2018
EP03: Adam Curtis
In Episode 3 Simon Preston talks to Rosie Kay and Adam Curtis, BBC journalist and BAFTA-winning filmmaker, about the origins of their fascinating partnership and how conspiracy theories fuelled the collaborative creation of the critically acclaimed MK ULTRA.
Recorded in London, July 2019
EP04: Annie Mahtani
Episode 4 features Rosie Kay in conversation with composer Annie Mahtani talking about their many years of working together and the joy of collaborating on Rosie's latest work, Rosie Kay's Fantasia.
Recorded at Birmingham Hippodrome in September 2019.
EP05: Ben Payne
Episode 5 features Rosie Kay in conversation with dramaturg Ben Payne talking about their working relationship, the role of a dramaturg in dance and the beginnings of Rosie's new production of Romeo & Juliet.
Recorded in London in July 2019.
So happy to be in a dance studio today! I’ve used a rotating office chair, an exercise bike and all sorts of ledges, doing ballet barre most days since lockdown, but today is my first barre in over 6 months! Felt really great. Happy to get stuck into rehearsals for #AbsolutesoloII thanks to Nicholson School of Dance @nicholsonschoolofdance #Digbeth . Opens November 21st @therepbirmingham then November 28th @dance_city_newcastle . . . . . #dance #choreography #solo #premiere #olderdancer #femaledancer #rosiekay #rosiekaydancecompany #ballet #contemporary #lockdown
Following the success of @bcdancehub’s online summer dance project for younger dancers, we’re thrilled to hear that they’ve launched a new project - ‘New Horizons Digital Dance Festival’, which is open to schools, colleges, universities & community/youth dance groups. Create a new piece or revisit a dance using ‘Performing in a Changing World’ as the theme then film it and share the video with BCDH for the footage to be incorporated into a professionally edited film which will form the New Horizons Digital Dance Festival. The New Horizons Digital Dance Festival will premiere on Monday 30 November 2020 and celebrate the wealth and talent of our young dancers throughout the region. If you’re interested in getting involved, key dates are here: 📩 Registration closes Fri 25 Sep 🎥 Filmed entries need to be with BCDH by Fri 23 Oct 🎞 Premiere: Mon 30 Nov 📧 For further info & to request an application form contact: Jodiestus@blackcountrydance.com Additional info is available from @bcdancehub’s website – link in their bio. ------------ #NewHorizonsDanceFest #dance #dancer #dancersofinstagram #education #talent #contemporarydance #getdancing #BCDH #blackcountry #perform #nationallottery #performance #danceschool #danceclass #danceteacher #danceuk #bestdancestudio #enjoydance #dancewithus #dancingteens #letsdance
Wow! Thank you Scotland. Isle of Mull was utterly beautiful and awe inspiring. Incredibly we spent 7 days in a beach, in the sea, in the Highlands! Feeling renewed. . . . . . #isleofmull @isleofmullcottages #sea #wetsuits #boogieboarding #swimming #highlands #scotland
Could YOU be our new Romeo or Juliet? Last weekend to apply. Send a short showreel by Monday by this online application: https://rosiekay.co.uk/romeo-juliet-audition-notice/ Rosie Kay Dance Company are looking for nine strong, exciting, diverse and unique dancers for a new, contemporary, Birmingham based dance theatre version of Romeo + Juliet. The show will premiere at Birmingham Hippodrome where RKDC is an Associate Company. Set today, this Romeo + Juliet explores the ups and downs of two groups of young people, as they negotiate the police and long held rivalry, with a love that conquers and divides. WE ARE LOOKING FOR: South Asian male and female dancers Black male and female dancers White/mixed ethnicity male and female dancers DANCERS NEED THESE QUALITIES: Applicants must have completed full time professional dance training or have an equivalent level of dance experience. Strong dance skill in one or several of the following: contemporary dance, ballet, street dance, breakdance, hip hop, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Bhangra. Performance experience Fit, strong and high stamina levels Good acting ability Team player Positive attitude, hardworking and willing to contribute to a healthy, fun touring company atmosphere Applicants must be aged 18 or above Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. RKDC is unable to sponsor work visas. If you have any queries about this please contact james@rosiekay.co.uk before applying. WORK CONTRACT The project is funded and scheduled however dates may have to change depending on the current Covid-19 situation and government regulation. All rehearsals and production will take place in Birmingham. Rehearsals: various R&D days 1 – 18 Dec 2020, 18 Jan – 5 Feb 2021, 1 – 12 Mar 2021 Production and premiere: 15 – 18 Mar 2021 Touring: part weeks to be confirmed over 19 Mar to 1 May 2021 Equity/Independent Theatre Council Ethical Manager Contract: £494 per week for rehearsals and £520 per week for touring plus holiday pay, rehearsal accommodation, all travel and accommodation on tour plus per diems.
One week to get your showreels in! Rosie Kay Dance Company are looking for unique dancers to join the company in creating a contemporary vision of Shakespeares tragedy, Romeo+Juliet set in Birmingham. Apply here: rosiekay.co.uk/romeo-juliet-a… #auditions #dancers #jobs #casting #castingdancers #romeoandjuliet #performers
Fantasy **** 4 star review in today’s @guardian by @lyndsey__winship “All of this is handled with a sense of authenticity, character, humour and thoughtfulness...This could easily be a five-star show in the flesh.” Thanks to @armyatthefringe20 @brumhippodrome @aceagrams @captheatres @norwichtheatreroyal for original commission. We can’t wait to get back to live stage work! . . . . . #army #arts #dance #theatre #military #soldiers #soldier #choreography
We're on the lookout for an incredible Digital Communicator to work with us on our digital marketing and communications. This is a paid role with an average commitment of two days a week. We want to find someone who has a passion for our work. Send your CV to james @rosiekay.co.uk
So so happy to be at an actual barre for the first time in over 6 months! I’ve been doing daily class with office chairs, exercise bikes, all sorts!
Time to dig deep and get #AbsoluteSoloII prepared for its premiere Nov 21 @BirminghamRep & Nov 28 @dancecity
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Absolutely terrible news about last night’s violent incidents in the city centre. We love this city and know this is unusual. Our thoughts are with victims and their families. Thanks to the emergency services.
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It was so great to meet you and work with you all! So exciting to see the new ideas coming to life! I’m exhausted tonight #firstdayback #romeojuliet https://t.co/SHUPcII8Fu
