Morrice, Tetley, Chesworth

Question 1

When was Norman Morrice artistic director?

Answer 1

1966-1974

Question 2

When was John Chesworth artistic director?

Answer 2

1974-1981

Question 3

What were the main changes to the company in 1966?

Answer 3

• decreased size to 18 dancers
• Preservation + creations of works to create a repertoire
• Inclusion of Graham Technique
• Nurture choreographers from within the company

Question 4

The Three Aims in 1966

Answer 4

1. Create new works and preserve master works
2. Bring in guest choreographers and nurture them from within the company
3. Touring nationally and internationally

Question 5

What changes occured during the Morrice era?

Answer 5

• All dancers were equal- no principle dancers
•Graham technique introduced
•Invited choreographers to work with the company, E.g. Glen Tetley
•Bruce made his break through in Tetleys Pierrot Lunaire
•Began creating a repertoire

Question 6

What was the influence of Tetley on the company?

Answer 6

●Brought his own Graham-balletic fusion
●began to use dramatic & slapstick movements
●began to use more diverse styles
●Bruce began using the styles he’d learnt from Tetley
●Began to explore more psychological and political themes unlike moods and attitudes
●bridged the gap between modern dance and ballet

Question 7

What changes did John Chesworth do to the company?

Answer 7

● Began to incorporate technology
● Rambert was linked to education- providing workshops
●Began using diversity of dance styles

Question 8

What changed in the style of dance from Chesworth?

Answer 8

●Became more experimental in taking risks
●Audiences didn’t like it
●mim, dramatic and abstract movement
● Began to portray more political, psychological, and social themes