Emancipation of Expressionism

Photo (Nicole Guarino)

Emancipation of Expressionism is an 11-minute dance theatre film from Boy Blue Entertainment, choreographed by Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy and directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle.

The film premiered on BBC 2 as part of Darcey Bussell’s New Dance, in which Darcey Bussell stepped out of the world of ballet to present two modern dance works that take familiar genres into uncharted territory.

Film Producer & First AD
Martin Collins

Film Director
Danny Boyle

Choreographer
Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy

Music
Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante
Chris Long
Max Richter
Olafur Arnalds

Dancers
Kyron Anthony
Lyndon Barr
Nicey Belgrave
Aaron Dennis
George Duker
Jordan Franklin
Nathaniel Impraim-Jones
Vicky ‘Skytilz’ Mantey
Lara-Rose McCabe
Yolanda Newsome
Nicole Nyemi-Tei
Holly Penny
Bruno Perrier
Jo Read
Eloise Sheldon
Dean Stewart

When I first saw Emancipation of Expressionism I was just dazzled by it; the precision, the discipline, the group dynamic and the individuality within that collection of dancers.
— Danny Boyle
With Danny Boyle directing we’re making a film that will inspire and connect with students, whilst picking up on the detail and structure of the dance
— Kenrick 'H2o' Sandy
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