Rambert history Flashcards
Who founded Rambert dance company?
Marie Rambert
In what year was Norman morrice appointed artistic director?
In 1966
What was Norman Morrices first changes to the company
a reduction in the size of the company
- the preservation of the best of the company’s original works. Preserving master works which constitute Ballet Rambert’s artistic heritage
- the creation of new works
- in addition to ballet, the inclusion of modern dance i.e. Graham technique in the training of the dancers
- the contribution through teaching and choreography of a range of practitioners from within the company and from America e.g. Glen Tetley
- regular seasons in London and a tour schedule in the provinces and abroad.
What year was John Chesworth made artistic director?
1974-1981
What were John Chesworth’s contribution to Rambert?
John Chesworth, a company member and former Rambert student, assisted the directors in the reorganisation of Ballet
Rambert. He was made associate director in 1970 and became artistic director in 1974 when Norman Morrice left. Chesworth continued Morrice’s policies with the promotion of new work
from company members and the expansion of the repertoire through guest choreographers.
He was also instrumental in developing Rambert’s educational activities in order to give young people an understanding of choreography and the staging of works.
In what years were Robert North artistic director?
1981-1986
What did Robert North bring to the company?
He was keen to develop the physicality, musicality and dramatic quality of
the dancers. He encouraged the creation of
new choreography and continued to include
works by visiting choreographers in the
repertoire.
Celebrated ‘home-grown’ talent, (British and with
an existing connection to the company), by
dominating the companies repertoire with works
by himself, Bruce, and Alston throughout the 80s.
In what years was Alston artistic director?
1986-1994
What was Alston’s impact to the company?
The Company’s image shifted as the range of
works was slimmed down and Cunningham-based
technique replaced Graham as the training
system favoured by the Company. Abstract pieces with no narrative and connection with music.
The following year 1987 the Company adopted
the name Rambert Dance Company and its
repertoire became noted for the close
collaboration between choreographers,
composers and designers.
In what years was Bruce artistic director?
1994-2002
What did Bruce bring to rambert as a company?
Under Bruce’s leadership the Company encompassed a wide range of techniques and performed works by international choreographers alongside Bruce’s own works.
Clear evidence of Graham technique
More lyrical, politically charged style, exemplified in Cruel Garden, a Lindsay Kemp collaboration saturated in death, sex and surrealism
1994- Built a company of 25 dancers, largest
company had been since it was downsized in 1966
showing its growth, popularity, and financial
security at this point.
Who was the artistic director from 2002 onwards?
Mark Baldwin
When did Dame Marie Rambert die?
1982
