Christopher Bruce

Question 1

When was CB named Artistic Director for Rambert?

Answer 1

1994

Question 2

When did Christopher Bruce resign from the role of Artistic Director?

Answer 2

2002

Question 3

What were CB’s Key Contributions to Rambert?

Answer 3

Develop a company that demonstrated Rambert’s heritage and ongoing creativity.
Company was built back up to comprise of 25 dancers - their mix of classical and contemporary backgrounds enabled them o perform a wider range of works.
Graham technique training was reinstated.
New choreographers were invited to create works e.g. Wayne McGregor and Merce Cunningham.
Developing the talent from within the company, was continually recognised and dancers were regularly offered the opportunity to create their own short works.
50 new works were created.

Question 4

List Christopher Bruce’s Influences.

Answer 4

Experiences as a Dancer with Rambert.
Martha Graham.
Marie Rambert.
Social and Political Issues.
Music.

Question 5

List Christopher Bruce’s Choreographic Style and Features.

Answer 5

Blends Contemporary and Ballet.
Open Chest and Back, Extended Lines.
Dramatic Movements.
Lyrical use of Energy.
Social Dance.
Characterisation.
Graham Technique.
Expressive.

Question 6

Explain Christopher Bruce’s Early Training and Background.

Answer 6

Bruce trained at the Ballet Rambert School and joined Ballet Rambert in 1963, where he was named one of the most gifted performers of his generation.
Bruce emerged from the Company as a Leading Dancer and a few years later as Rambert’s foremost Choreographer.
He is recognised as the last major choreographer to be nurtured by Marie Rambert.