The award-winning dancer-choreographic duo Grant van Ster and Shaun Oelf alongside their company Figure of 8 Dance Collective is coming to the Drama Factory Theatre sold-out dance work titled, EMBODY YOU. A choreographic display of the physical body’s role and function in what makes us human, explored through the use of contemporary dance. A raw and thought-provoking work that zooms in on the notions of: Are we just our bodies? What is self? What makes us human? Every day we experience the body differently, in some cases good and other bad. How we deal with these experiences raise interesting questions about who we are, why we are like that and is that truly us or just the body that the world created for us - questions that are essentially timeless.

Artistic Direction: FO8; Grant Van Ster and Shaun Oelf / Choreography: Shaun Oelf, Grant Van Ster and Cast Figure of 8 Dance Collective Company

'SENSATIONAL EMBODY YOU: the latest production by Grant Van Ster and Shaun Oelf from Figure Of 8 Dance Collective, opened at The Baxter last night, 27 July, to thunderous applause and a resounding standing ovation. Guests described this latest instalment by the uber talented duo and cast, as ‘brilliant’, ‘genius’ and ‘wow, wow, wow.’ It is simply sensational.' - Fahiem Stellenboom

'My daughter booked for this show today Shaun Oelf & Grant van Ster 'Embody You' - choreography(in collaboration with all the dancers). GENIUS. THE DEPTH. THE DANCE. MY HEART.' - Tracey Carmelita Heeger

'EMBODY ME! OMW! OMG! GENIUS! Congratulations Grant Van Ster, Shaun Oelf and Figure of 8 Dance Collective! This is world class material deserving of a longer run and huge audiences. It is powerful, thought- provoking, mesmerizing dance performed by 5 hugely gifted dancers! Clapping loudly, bowing low! If you missed it SMACK yourself!!' - Di Fincham

'Embody You' is such a powerful and moving piece of work. The dancers are breathtaking and they manage to take you on what feels like a rollercoaster ride. Today is your last chance to witness the magic that is Grant and Shaun's work! What a cast! Seriously. You will not be disappointed!' - Bianca Flanders Balie

'A huge congratulations to the team over at Figure Of 8 Dance Collective on their opening of EMBODY YOU. Get yourself to the Baxter Theatre for this limited run. We loved it!' - Oscar O'ryan, Photographer & Co-Founder Darkroom