Rambert. Flashcards
When was Norman Morrice Artistic Director of Rambert?
1966-1974
What were Norman Morrice’s Key Contributions to Rambert?
Invited Glen Tetley to lead the reform alongside other American and Australian choreographers.
Introduced Graham Technique, alongside Ballet without the company’s training programme.
Encouraged the implementation of choreographic workshops.
When was John Chesworth Artistic Director of Rambert?
1974-1980.
What were John Chesworth’s Key Contributions to Rambert?
Promoted new work from within the ranks of the company and expanded the repertoire through guest choreographers.
Established and was involved with the developing of Rambert’s educational activities by supporting outreach work in schools.
What were Marie Rambert’s Aims in 1966?
- To encourage the production of new works by both new and established choreographers.
- To preserve as far as possible the masterworks which constitute the Ballet Rambert’s artistic heritage.
- To give regular seasons in London and to tour selected dates in the province and abroad.
What is Cunningham Technique?
Cunningham technique looks like ballet, the same turned out position of the feet, quick footwork and strong spine, but it also differs.
- Utilise their torso’s, bending sideways, forwards and backwards , and hold balances for long periods of time.
- Frequent changes of direction, and no rhythm from the music to count on.
What is Graham technique?
Graham technique is based on ‘contraction and release’ and uses different parts of the body in opposition to one another to create spirals for dramatic tension.
The basic spiralling position consists of rotating the spine approximately 45* around its vertical axis.
Graham used floor work in order to explore the themes of weight and gravity in new ways.
When was the Rambert School founded?
1919 in Notting Hill Gale, London.
She taught ballet professional Ballet during the 1920’s.
What inspired Marie Rambert to become a dancer?
Isadora Duncan - a modern/contemporary dancer from America.
