Them - T989408859It is a heavy reality to know that 1 in 4 women in the UK will experience sexual violence at some point in their lives. Roughly 85,0000 women a year. This a vehicle to reflect the upheaval sexual violence has on women today, physically, mentally, and politically. This is an opportunity to use the universal language of Hip Hop to engage with audiences to discuss a poignant topic continually in the headlines. | |
6 Apr 23 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801 listing details L01907266220 |
11 Mar 22 | The North Wall, Oxford :: V0818740866 listing details L815088624 |
4 Mar 22 | Omnibus Theatre, Outer London :: V01534560440 listing details L1577331202 |
Reflections - T1692742231Blending hip hop dance with the intricate and dynamic movement for which the company is renowned. The show highlights the internal pressures we place on ourselves that can often lead to distorted thinking, low self-esteem and vulnerability. Accompanied by powerful spoken word Reflections takes you on a journey exploring the highs and lows of mental health. | |
6 Mar 17 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801 listing details L01030924434 |
T239992985Body Politic is Dance Umbrella's strand of discussions and debates focusing on key cultural issues affecting dance and performance. There are different ways of not being allowed to speak. In this discussion we ask choreographers how issues of censorship, both public and private, are reflected in their art. How does censorship affect the language of the body? Are there things that we cannot say, even when not using language? | |
19 Oct 16 | General, Outer London :: V1087 listing details L0112510472 |
Presents Candoco Dance Company - Parasol and Guests - T1848478737Award-winning choreographer Javier de Frutos' Two for C depicts a couple trapped in a stagnant relationshop, characterized by struggle and power play. The performance takes place in an intimate domestic world in which the use of Mexican wrestling masks suggest the deeper, darker forces at work. Local Oxford-based inclusive charity, The PARASOL project will be working alongside Candoco in the four days leading up to the showcase to create an exciting curtain raiser. The showcase will also include a mix of professional and semi-professional companies from the South-East region. | |
10 Mar 14 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801 listing details L1491916368 |
The Sequel - T950196233Body Politic celebrates its 1st birthday with a line-up that will get you dancing in your seats and shouting for more. Featuring 'Got To Dance' semi-finalists Poison plus a mix of professional and semi-professional companies from across the UK. Hip Hop showcase from Oxford's Body Politic. | |
21 Sep 13 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801 listing details L1811931427 |