Period 4 1994-2002

Question 1

When did Bruce become artistic director?

What did him returning as A.D do to Rambert

Answer 1

1994

Made the company survived

Question 2

What was changing about companies in the 90s?

Answer 2

Dance in Britain was changing

• there were a lot more companies
• so questions were raised if LCDT and Rambert were still relevant

Question 3

In term of style, what did Bruce do for the company?

Answer 3

Blended ballet and graham technique again and drawing back Ramberts original roots

Moved away from Cunningham technique

Question 4

How many dancers were in the company now?

Answer 4

25 instead of Alstons’ 18

Question 5

What type of choreographers were choreographing works for Rambert in Period 4 (1994-2002)?

Answer 5

Works were created by British and European choreographers

Question 6

What did the company receive in 1994 to re-launch the company? What did this do for company?

Answer 6

1.2 million from the arts council.

This engaged new dancers and provided more money for additional dancers

Question 7

What year did Bruce revive Rooster?

Answer 7

1994

Question 8

What year did Bruce revive Swansong?

Answer 8

1995

Question 9

What were the works like in Period 4 (1994-2002)?

Answer 9

More thought provoking works with clear themes.

Sometimes socially or politically driven.

Question 10

What were key works in Period 4 (1994-2002)?

Answer 10

Rooster - 1994

Swansong - 1995