Christopher Bruce Flashcards
Who introduce Christopher Bruce to Dance?
His father who believed it would help strengthen his legs damaged by polio.
Where was his early training and what styles did he train in?
Benson Stage Academy
Ballet, Tap and Acrobatic dancing
What age did he begin training at Ballet Rambert?
13 - this is where he got most of his training
When did Bruce re join Ballet Rambert and where was he before this?
1963 after being with Walters Gore’s Company for a brief time
Bruce was with the company in 1966, who was under direction and so want did artistic direction introduce to Bruce?
Norman Morrice was artistic director
Adding contemporary works to classical works
Who was Bruce performance career with?
Mainly with Rambert
Occasional guest performance with other companies
When was Bruce born and where?
1945
Scarborough
When did Bruce become associate choreographer?
1980
