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Rachel Elderkin

Rachel Elderkin

About Rachel Elderkin

Rachel is a freelance dance artist and writer based in London. She is a member of the dance section of the Critics' Circle. Alongside The Stage, she regularly contributes to Fjord Review and Exeunt.

Recent Articles

Dancehall Blues review

Dancehall Blues review

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Dystopian dance theatre from Irish company CoisCéim struggles to conjure an emotional connection
Triptych Redux review

Triptych Redux review

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Exquisitely choreographed, visually poetic programme of dance from Lewis Major
Solitude Without Loneliness review

Solitude Without Loneliness review

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Human awkwardness finds its charm in a work from Malcolm Sutherland that centres on our desire for connection
Score review

Score review

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Unique experiment in dance and EMS from Isaiah Wilson that is both uncomfortable and utterly enthralling
Wee Man review

Wee Man review

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Teenage cast shine in a playful and heartwarming exploration of masculinity from Natasha Gilmore and Barrowland Ballet
These Mechanisms review

These Mechanisms review

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Christine Thynne and Robbie Synge’s show is a charmingly unpredictable work, performed with wit, warmth and authenticity
Fields (Extract) review

Fields (Extract) review

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In the Fields Project’s work of rich textures and spaciousness is quietly compelling
Inlet review

Inlet review

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Sculptural physicality defines a work of violence and vulnerability from Hani Dance
Akropolis I review

Akropolis I review

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Bold, gut-wrenching performance of captivating artistry from Kennedy Junior Muntanga
Rite review

Rite review

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Ritual-inspired dance work from Valerie Green/Dance Entropy that fails to transcend
through warm temperatures review

through warm temperatures review

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Sincere and soul-searching work from Mele Broomes that exquisitely weaves dance, vocals and music
Small Town Boys review

Small Town Boys review

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Fun, flamboyant and heartfelt celebration of queer joy from Shaper/Caper
The Genesis review

The Genesis review

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Show of vibrant and inventive acrobatics from Copenhagen Collective, with human connection at its heart
Voyeur / Samba and Love review

Voyeur / Samba and Love review

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Double bill from São José dos Campos Dance Company carried by its high-energy choreography
Kathryn Gordon: A Journey of Flight review

Kathryn Gordon: A Journey of Flight review

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Whimsical and visually entrancing work from Kathryn Gordon evokes images of flight, but needs development to truly soar

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