Glen Tetley Flashcards
When was Tetley born ?
1926-2007
Where did Tetley train?
He studied under Graham at SAB.
What are some of his stylistic features?
Graham balletic fusion
Commedia dell’Arte
Use of the set
Silent screams of humanity
Quote on Tetley
“Tetley is bridging the gap that looms between academic ballet and free dance”
Where was Tetley born?
Ohio, USA
Who scouted him in New York?
Jerome Robbins- he became a Broadway star in shows such as ‘Kiss me, Kate’ and ‘Out of this world’
Who invited him to the UK?
In 1966, Morrice brought him over from the USA with several other choreographers to create new works for the company.
What works?
Pierrot Lunaire 1967, and Ziggurat 1967
True or False: Pierrot Lunaire was Tetley’s first real attempt at choreography
True
Who’s choreography first inspired him?
Anthony Tudor’s Romeo and Juliet- he later studied ballet under Anthony Tudor.
