Classically trained dancers moving in asymetrical angles, in and out of sequence, barefoot and accompanied by a live orchestra...that is the
Rambert Dance Company, last week at the
New Theatre, Oxford. Titled,
The castaways, we enjoyed four distinct dances. Superb
individual costumes together with exaggerated and awkward movements expose human camaraderie, cooperation and alienation. Debussy's music accompanied the short and powerful
L'apres midi d'un faune, a strongly theatrical soliliquoy in dance. The ultra modern What Wild Ecstasy combined huge suspended flies overlooking bright rainbow costumes and totally out-there choreography. The final piece,
Rooster is set to music from the Rolling Stones and themed in black and red with dimmed lighting. Such an amazing dedication to movement and the power of discipline and control....wow
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