*2005

VERVE

Northern School of Contemporary Dance graduate dance company

On 21 May 2005, VERVE premiered a new work by Rafael Bonachela at The Place for VERVE. 5 female and 1 male dancer worked with Rafael for just under three weeks to develop a 20 minute work.

For further information visit www.nscd.ac.uk

TRANSITIONS Dance Company - Laban graduate dance company

In 2004, Rafael choreographed Trans[odiem] for Transitions. Due to its huge success the company revived the work for their 2005 tour. For further information visit www.laban.org.uk
 
INTOTO - London Studio Graduate Company

Rafael choreographed a new work for INTOTO and was assisted by Rachel Poirer. The company premiered the work in London in July 2005 at the Peacock Theatre.
For further information visit www.london-studio-centre.co.uk
GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOURH DANCE COMPANY

In January 2005, Rafael spent a long weekend working with this youth dance company developing “Introducing…”. Bonachela has created a piece of energetic and fluid movement based on the dancers bodies and names. Structures were built up from the embodient of letters and linked through a constantly shifting spatial dynamic. This company has been in existence for 18 years. For further information visit www.dancesouthwest.org.uk
2004

TRANSITIONS Dance Company – Laban graduate dance company

Trans[odiem]
Costume design: Suzie Holmes
Lighting design: Ross Cameron
Music: Scanner and The Prodigy

Movement is the motivation for this high octane dance performance. Trans[odiem] begins with a mesmerising trio as the dancers share body weight through lifts and balances. The music kicks in and the movement responds with powerful, angular gestures that dazzle as much as the sexy, shimmering costumes. This is dance that leaps off the stage and steals your popcorn. For further info: www.laban.org.uk