 Akram Khan's Rush, creative insights.
Author: Sanders, Lorna Published: 2004 Rush was the first group piece made by Akram Khan, already a celebrated young solo performer whose unique Contemporary Kathak style had won critical and popular acclaim. Rush was pivotal in establishing Khan's own company and launched him on a meteoric and international career. In 2003 Arts Council England sponsored the making of a video of Rush (published by Dance Videos, a division of Dance Books). This book provides an insight into the creation of Rush. Part 1 provides biographical information on Khan and his collaborators, composer Andy Cowton and lighting designer Michael Hulls; part 2 explores the background context of Kathak and the development of South Asian dance in the UK; part 3 gives insight into the starting points for Rush and outlines the contributions of choreography, music, and lighting; and part 4 lays out an analytical overview of Rush and suggests a range of practical and theoretical tasks for use with the piece in an educational context. Rush is currently on the A-Level dance specification. | 
