麻豆社

(Assistant Choreographer: Bruno Perrier)

Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy MBE, co-founder and co-Artistic Director of Boy Blue, Associate Artist at the Barbican London, is one of the most renowned choreographers and performers in the UK urban, commercial and theatrical scenes. Despite only beginning his dance career aged 19, East Londoner Sandy’s credits are extensive; as a choreographer he’s responsible for Outliers (2018), the Olivier nominated Blak Whyte Gray (2017), The Five & the Prophecy of Prana (2013), A Night With Boy Blue (2018, 2016, 2015, 2013) and Olivier award winning Pied Piper: A Hip-Hop Dance Revolution (2007). He also co-directed and choreographed Unleashed for the Barbican (2012).

Off the main stage, Sandy collaborated with director Danny Boyle for the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, winning the Evening Standard’s Beyond Theatre award, and reunited with him in 2017 to film Emancipation of Expressionism, which is a set work on the GCSE Dance syllabus. Onscreen work includes choreography for The BAFTA Awards, All Stars and T2 Trainspotting, plus appearances on Street Dance 3D and the 麻豆社’s So You Think You Can Dance. As a performer his repertoire includes Legacy Re:Loaded at the Jerwood Dance House and Jonzi D’s Lyrikal Fearta Redux at Sadler’s Wells. He has also created choreography for an array of artists (FKA twigs, Rita Ora) and brands (Nike, adidas, ASOS).

Sandy was an awarded an MBE for services to dance and the community in 2017 and an Honorary Fellowship from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2018. Named by Time Out London and Hospital Club as an innovator for performance in the 100 most influential and innovative people working across the creative industries, Sandy’s reputation precedes him.