Vortex

Inspired by the master of abstract expressionist art, Jackson Pollock, choreographer Russell Maliphant paints the stage with elements of nature, steel, light and shadow.

By In Dance 57 min

Inspired by masters of the twentieth-century, Olivier Award winning choreographer brings to audiences a new production influenced by the works of Jackson Pollock and abstract expressionism. The 20th century American painter was famed for his drip technique.

With elements of nature pouring to the floor, and a large steel structure, Maliphant paints his own interpretation with movement, light, and shadow to create a visually rich journey, with the exceptional dancers of (RMDC).


RMDC was established in 1996 as the framework for Maliphant to create productions with artists and collaborators and to work with his own chosen ensemble of dancers. Since that time, the company has received two Olivier awards, three South Bank Show awards and four Critics’ Circle National Dance awards for best modern choreography, amongst many other national and international awards and nominations.