Wang Ramirez

Wang Ramirez is a contemporary dance duo composed of Honji Wang and Sébastien Ramirez. The duo formed in 2007 in Perpignan, France. Their dance language is an outgrowth of hip hop[1] meld with influences from contemporary dance, ballet[2] and martial art movements.

Career

Honji Wang and Sébastien Ramirez have produced and choreographed dance-theatre pieces that have won them awards such as the New York Bessie Award and the nomination for the Rolex Mentor & Protégée Arts Initiative Program. The company is invited in theatres and festivals as Théâtre de la Ville, La Villette and Théâtre National de Chaillot (Paris), Sadler's Wells (London), Apollo Theater (New York City), Mercat de les Flors (Barcelona), etc. and receives the support of international co-producers.

Choreographies

  • 2016 : EVERYNESS – A creation for 6 dancers, original music from Schallbauer and a set design by Constance Guisset.
  • 2015 : Felahikum – A duo choreographed by Rocío Molina, Honji Wang & Sébastien Ramirez, where flamenco meets hip hop.[3]
  • 2013 : Borderline – A societal, political creation[4] for 6 performers fusing hip hop, contemporary and a subtle use of rigging.[5]
  • 2011 : True Blue Market – An abstract work with a choreography skilfully played to the individual strengths of 5 Finnish dancers.[6]
  • 2011 : Monchichi – The bedrock piece of duo Wang Ramirez, a mash-up of hip-hop and tanztheater.[7]
  • 2010 : AP15 – Wang Ramirez' debute piece, marrying immaculate technique with an acute understanding of spatial tension.[8]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient
2013 The New York Bessie Award Outstanding Performance[9] AP15
2012 Rolex Mentor & Protégé Arts Initiative Program Nomination Wang & Ramirez
Hannover 26th choreographic competition 1st and special audience award AP15
Ludwigshafen No Ballet contemporary dance competition Audience's Best Choreography award AP15
2009 Japan Dance Delight International hiphop competition Jury's special award Wang & Ramirez
2007 Johannesburg Red Bull BC One Championship Finals Ramirez

References

  1. ↑ Seibert, Brian (18 July 2015). "Entwined Like Branches in Their Own Eden". The New York Times. Arts (Daily): C4.
  2. ↑ Brennan, Mary. "Breakin' Convention Festival Theatre, Edinburgh". Herald Scotland. The Herald. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  3. ↑ Triviño, Dolores (January–February 2015). "La rencontre du hip hop et du flamenco". Le Travailleur Catalan. 3584 (Weekly).
  4. ↑ Boisseau, Rosita (31 October 2013). "La grâce juvénile de Sébastien Ramirez". Le Monde. Danse (Daily).
  5. ↑ Elderkin, Rachel. "Borderline". British Theatre Guide. British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Brilliant energy and a new perspective on street dance". Uutispäivä Demari. 5 August 2011.
  7. ↑ Seibert, Brian (18 July 2015). "Entwined Like Branches in Their Own Eden". The New York Times. Arts (Daily): C4.
  8. ↑ Hutera, Donald (3 May 2011). "Breakin' Convention 2011 Sadler's Wells". The Times.
  9. ↑ The Bessies. "Winners of the New York Dance And Performance Awards-The Bessies". Dance Enthusiast. The Bessies. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
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