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Rosie Kay: new dance company

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BadSkiingMum · 07/02/2023 12:01

Hello, I found Rosie Kay's new dance company online and thought that people on this forum might like to know.

She is currently holding auditions for new dancers and interestingly asking all of them to take note of a Creative Charter, which specifically references free speech. It seems that new performances of 5 soldiers might be coming up.
Best of luck to Rosie and her new dancers.

New company website

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HelenScot · 27/06/2023 13:13

Rosie Kay is in conversation with Scottish Union for Education founder Stuart Waiton this Thursday night in case anyone interested. I think it's a really important conversations around freedom of speech, and the arts, education and women's rights. Performing artists have been extraordinarily complicit in all the compelled shenanigans in the industry. It is a sad reflection of the health of the arts sector there are so few speaking out, or even recognising the problem.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/stand-up-for-artistic-freedom-stuart-waiton-in-conversation-with-rosie-kay-tickets-661869297887?aff=eemailordconf&ref=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&app_cta_src=order_conf_email&utm_term=digitalx

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viques · 17/02/2023 19:11

Great interview , good to hear she is back into action, her work is extraordinary and needs to be seen.

(still find it hard to reconcile the ignorance and blind acceptance of her former dancers, the fact that it was dancers spouting such rubbish is beyond belief, dancers are so intimately aware of every nuance not only of their own bodies but of other dancers bodies and their strengths, weaknesses, capabilities and limits , that they really can’t believe that male and female bodies are interchangeable.)

Ofcourseshecan · 17/02/2023 16:40

ControversialOpening · 07/02/2023 17:19

What happened to the dancers from her previous company? Are they all kicking their heels wishing they’d STFU?

I hope so. I hope she doesn’t accept any of those who attacked her if they have the cheek to apply for a job.

Birdsweepsin · 17/02/2023 16:17

CornedBeef451 · 16/02/2023 13:43

I just listened to the new Triggernomatry podcast with her and she's fantastic.

I really hope Five Soldiers tours, I can only find it in Bath and Blackpool so I'm really hoping it comes to Birmingham, particularly as she lives here, or used to at least.

Norwich as well as Bath and Blackpool. No Brum yet...

k-2co.com/tour-dates

Johnnysgirl · 16/02/2023 19:26

ControversialOpening · 07/02/2023 17:19

What happened to the dancers from her previous company? Are they all kicking their heels wishing they’d STFU?

Oh, I so hope so.

BettyFilous · 16/02/2023 19:24

I came away from her Triggernometry interview thinking I’d love be invited round to hers for dinner. I would not throw the privelege back in her face like her dancers. The conversation about 5 Soldiers was excellent. Rosie - if you happen to read this, please take it on tour. 🙏

nauticant · 16/02/2023 17:05

That interview on Triggernometry immediately became one of my favourites from all they've done. It is terrific.

CornedBeef451 · 16/02/2023 13:43

I just listened to the new Triggernomatry podcast with her and she's fantastic.

I really hope Five Soldiers tours, I can only find it in Bath and Blackpool so I'm really hoping it comes to Birmingham, particularly as she lives here, or used to at least.

OhHolyJesus · 16/02/2023 13:13

She was excellent - really enjoyed that interview.

OrangeToothbrush · 16/02/2023 11:38

Rosie is a guest on Triggernometry this week:

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/triggernometry/id1375568988?i=1000599862365

Fenlandia · 08/02/2023 09:06

Best of luck Rosie. She sounds formidable based on that spiked interview, and hopefully she'll attract other independent thinkers as performers and audiences.

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BadSkiingMum · 08/02/2023 09:03

ControversialOpening · 07/02/2023 17:19

What happened to the dancers from her previous company? Are they all kicking their heels wishing they’d STFU?

I'm sure that some of them might even have the nerve to audition, or perhaps just slate those who are selected for the new show...🙄

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BadSkiingMum · 08/02/2023 09:02

The interview is good, really good. Well worth a listen .

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ilovesushi · 07/02/2023 21:11

Amazing artist. Great news!

FannyCann · 07/02/2023 20:22

She's coming to a theatre near me - booked tickets yesterday. Really looking forward to it.

BellaAmorosa · 07/02/2023 19:06

Congratulations to RK on getting up and running. All the best for the future.

I saw this:
The studio and the theatre is a safe space where we are free to express our thoughts and feelings without fear of being silenced, shut down or cancelled

This was the original meaning of "safe space". How quickly it came to mean the opposite ie a space where you will not hear anything you disagree with or which upsets you.

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BadSkiingMum · 07/02/2023 17:57

Here is the interview mentioned by @BettyFilous. I have started to listen to it now.

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mrshoho · 07/02/2023 17:57

Brilliant Rosie. Wishing her every success in her new venture. 💐

itswonkylampshade · 07/02/2023 17:54

Glad to see this! Good luck Rosie 🍀

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BadSkiingMum · 07/02/2023 17:52
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ControversialOpening · 07/02/2023 17:19

What happened to the dancers from her previous company? Are they all kicking their heels wishing they’d STFU?

Holdmypint · 07/02/2023 16:51

That's wonderful - best of luck to her. I will definitely go and see them if I get a chance.

JanieAllen · 07/02/2023 16:48

I think you can support her work as well. donorbox.org/k2d-support-rosie-kay

BettyFilous · 07/02/2023 15:48

Funnily enough I listened to her interview with Brendan O’Neill this morning. She is clear-sighted, brave and thoughtful. I hope the establishment of her new company is a healing process for her. I have no doubt she will flourish, especially if she attracts other free-thinkers. There is an audience for the challenging works she pioneers. I will keep an eye out for her company & book tickets if she tours near to me.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 07/02/2023 14:46

Fantastic news. She was treated abysmally and it's good to see that she's risen above the bullying.