Oguike is one of Britian's juiciest young talents.
(The Daily Telegraph, 11 August 2007)
Oguike is one of the best things happening in British dance right now...Everything that is good about contemporary dance is evident in his work: astute musical choices ranging from Vivaldi to modern jazz; stunning dancers who bring flexibility, timing and drama to the table and intelligent choreography that bounces off the stage and into our laps.
(The Scotsman, 2 April 2007)
Henri Oguike is one of the brightest hopes of British contemporary dance.
The Daily Telegraph, 23 February 2007
History
Founded in Autumn 1999, Henri Oguike Dance Company rapidly established itself as a favourite among audiences and critics. It continues to present an exhilarating mix of works celebrating Oguike's intense musicality and driven choreography.
In 2001, Henri Oguike Dance Company won the Time Out Live Award as Most Outstanding New Company. Since then, the company has received two TMA nominations for Outstanding Achievement and a further three nominations from the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards.
Most recently, Henri Oguike Dance Company was nominated by the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards for Dance, and won the Critics' Circle National Dance Award 2007 for Outstanding Repertoire (Modern).
The company tours extensively across the UK and abroad and it also delivers a comprehensive schedule of education/outreach projects.
Henri Oguike Dance Company has performed at major festivals of both dance and music including the Sintra Festival (Portugal), Dance Europa (Israel), Holland Dance Festival (Netherlands) and Monaco Dance Forum (Monte Carlo). Other international engagements have taken the Company to countries including Germany, France, Syria, Spain, Italy, China and Austria.
Last summer, Henri Oguike Dance Company undertook a major first time collaboration with Orquestra do Algarve in Portugal and made its USA debut as part of the 75th Anniversary Season of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
The Company is very much looking forward to its Spring 2008 UK tour, where Oguike's latest two works will be unveiled.
Forthcoming international engagements in 2008 include performances at Belgrade Dance Festival (Serbia), Bolzano Danza 2008 (Italy) and an extensive tour of Switzerland as part of the Steps Festival in April 2008.
HENRI OGUIKE DANCE COMPANY WORKS
2008 ALL AROUND
Premiered at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, January 2008
2008 TOUCHING ALL
Premiered at Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, January 2008
2007 GREEN IN BLUE
Premiered at Laban, London, January 2007
2007 LITTLE RED
Premiered at Laban, London, January 2007
2006 HOW I LOOK
Premiered at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, January 2006
2006 EXPRESSION LINES
Premiered at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, January 2006
2005 TIGER DANCING
Premiered at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, Bury May 2005
2005 TIPPETTS'S CONCERTO fOR DOUBLE STRING ORCHESTRA
Premiered at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, Bury May 2005
2005 SECOND SIGNAL
Premiered at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, January 2005
2005 SEEN OF ANGELS
Premiered at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, January 2005
2004 F.P.S. (FRAMES PER SECOND) Part 2
Premiered at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, January 2004
2004 WHITE SPACE
Premiered at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, January 2004
2003 DIDO & AENEAS
Premiered at the South Hill Park Arts Centre, January 2003
2003 FINALE
Premiered at the South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell, January 2003
2002 FRONT LINE
Rework of Of Death and Stillness commission by CPBC
Premiered at British Dance Edition, January 2002
2002 IN BROKEN TENDRILS
Premiered at The Point, Eastleigh, Spring 2002
2002 F.P.S. (FRAMES PER SECOND)
Rework of First Class Air Male commission
2001 MELANCHOLY THOUGHTS
Premiered at Studio Theatre, London, Spring 2001
2001 SHOT FLOW
Premiered at Studio Theatre, London, Spring 2001
1999 PRIME ORIGIN
Rework of Acarte Commission
Premiered at Studio Theatre, London, Autumn 1999
1999 ILE AYE
Rework of Intoto commission
Premiered at Studio Theatre, London, Autumn 1999
1999 A MOMENT OF GIVE
Commissioned by Studio Theatre, North Westminster, London
Premiered at Studio Theatre, London, Autumn 1999
AWARDS
2007 Oguike won the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards for Outstanding Repertoire (Modern)
2007 Oguike was nominated by the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards for Dance
2005 Oguike was nominated by Critics' Circle National Dance Awards for Outstanding Repertoire (Modern)
2004 Oguike was nominated for a TMA Theatre Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for his fearless, accomplished repertory
2003 Oguike was nominated by the TMA Theatre Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Dance
2003 Oguike was nominated by the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards for Outstanding Repertoire (Modern)
2002 Oguike was nominated by the Critics Circle National Dance Awards for Best Choreography
2001 Oguike won the Time Out Live Awards for Most Outstanding New Company
1999 Oguike received the Robin Howard Foundation award
1997 Oguike received the Jerwood Award for Young Choreographers
1997 Oguike received a Robin Howard Foundation award
1996 Oguike received a Robin Howard Foundation award