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Wang Ramirez

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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

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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

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  • 2018 : W.A.M. - We Are Monchichi – Honji Wang and Sébastien Ramirez adapt their 2011 production, Monchichi, for children and their families.[3]
  • 2017 : No.1 – A collaboration between the New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns and the duo Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang.[4]
  • 2016 : EVERYNESS – A creation for 6 dancers.
  • 2015 : Felahikum – A duo.[5]
  • 2013 : Borderline – A creation[6] for 6 performers.[7]
  • 2011 : True Blue Market – An abstract work with a choreography for 5 Finnish dancers.[8]
  • 2011 : Monchichi – Hip-hop and tanztheater.[9]
  • 2010 : AP15 – Wang Ramirez' debut piece.[10]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient
2013 The New York Bessie Award Outstanding Performance[11] 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

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  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. ^ Boisseau, Rosita (24 November 2018). "La grâce du ouistiti". Le Monde. M Le Magazine du Monde (265208): 144. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  4. ^ Barone, Joshua (8 August 2017). "Fall for Dance Festival Announces Lineup, With Five Premieres". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  5. ^ Triviño, Dolores (January–February 2015). "La rencontre du hip hop et du flamenco". Le Travailleur Catalan. 3584 (Weekly).
  6. ^ Boisseau, Rosita (31 October 2013). "La grâce juvénile de Sébastien Ramirez". Le Monde. Danse (Daily).
  7. ^ Elderkin, Rachel. "Borderline". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  8. ^ "Brilliant energy and a new perspective on street dance". Uutispäivä Demari. 5 August 2011.
  9. ^ Seibert, Brian (18 July 2015). "Entwined Like Branches in Their Own Eden". The New York Times. Arts (Daily): C4.
  10. ^ Hutera, Donald (3 May 2011). "Breakin' Convention 2011 Sadler's Wells". The Times.
  11. ^ 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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