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Hip hop romance
You can tell a good yarn by the elasticity of its narrative, and Romeo 8: Juliet has certainly been stretched in a number of interesting directions. This time, Germany’s Renegade Theatre has turned the Montagues and Capulets into warring hip hop crews. The dancers will be spinning on their heads, but will Shakespeare be spinning in his grave? We shall see. I Aurora Nova (0) St Stephens. 5558 3853. “ 8—30 Aug (riQtJO, 77, 24) 8.30pm. .l.‘ 72 (I: 70). Preview 771719.175. ‘ «x..- a.
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Dancer. choreographer and author WENDY BUONAVENTURA explores female sexuality in dance, from the cancan to Madonna. She tells us her top five most influential dancers.
Isadora Duncan A scandalous free spirit. Duncan conVInced people that sensual expression of the body \.'~.'as high art. in an age when dancers were thought to he synonymous wrth \.'.«'nores.
Josephine Baker In the 1990s, AfricanAnterican dancer Baker brought ‘.'.’|l(l hottoin movements into the dance picture. and made dark skin fashionable tor the first time ever.
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I Stormforce Ri'verdance meets Gumboots as Vianney Productions mix traditional lrish and African moves and music to tell a tale of Mother Nature in turmoil. See preview. Purple Venues at L'Attache, 8— 73 Aug. 6.40pm, £6.50 (£74.50).
I Rumble Renegade Theatre turns Romeo & Juliet into a hip hop love fest. complete with warring dance crews and a high rise balcony scene. Streetdance tinged with contemporary. backed by a soundtrack that jumps from jazz to classical to breakbeats —‘ are you ready to Rumble? Aurora Nova (0) St Stephens. 558 3853, 8—30 Aug (not 70, 77, 24) 8.30pm, £72 (£10).
I Pig Iron Despite its title. Flop looks set to be anything but. Three tough girls inadvertently break the universe. then rush to build it back up again through a blend of dance. mime and clowning. Slick fun from the inimitable Philadelphians. See preview. Pleasance Courtyard. 556 6550. 8—30 Aug lnot 70. I7. 24/ 4.05pm, £9~E10 {USO-£8.50).
I The Love That Dared Not Speak Its Name Ex- Royal Ballet and Rambert dancers take the alcohol-fuelled love affair of French poets Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine and turn it into a poignant ballet. See preview. C. 0870 701 5105. until 30 Aug (not 10. 17, 23) 9.30pm, 539 ($7).
I Derevo: Tanya Khabarova Derevo’s reputation at the Fringe is second to none. and Khabarova is one of its founder members. Reflect/on finds her in high priestess mode as she presents this powerful dance solo. See preview. Aurora Nova ((1) St Stephens, 7-30 Aug (not 70, 77-27, 24) 70.45pm, £70 (£78).
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