Wang Ramirez
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 meld with influences from contemporary dance, ballet and martial art movements.
Career
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, Sadler's Wells, Apollo Theater, Mercat de les Flors, etc. and receives the support of international co-producers.
Choreographies
- 2018 : W.A.M. - We Are Monchichi – Honji Wang and Sébastien Ramirez adapt their 2011 production,Monchichi, for children and their families.
- 2017 : No.1 – A collaboration between the New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns and the duo Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang.
- 2016 : EVERYNESS – A creation for 6 dancers.
- 2015 : Felahikum – A duo.
- 2013 : Borderline – A creation for 6 performers.
- 2011 : True Blue Market – An abstract work with a choreography for 5 Finnish dancers.
- 2011 : Monchichi – Hip-hop and tanztheater.
- 2010 : AP15 – Wang Ramirez' debut piece.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient |
| 2013 | The New York Bessie Award | Outstanding Performance | AP15 |
| 2012 | Rolex Mentor & Protégé Arts Initiative Program | Nomination | Wang & Ramirez |
| 2012 | Hannover 26th choreographic competition | 1st and special audience award | AP15 |
| 2012 | 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 |