Overview- ICDS

What year was the London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) founded?

1966

What is the original name of the London Contemporary Dance Group (LCDT)?

London Contemporary Dance Group.

Who was responsible for establishing LCDT and LCDS?

Robin Howard.

In what year did LCDT disband?

1994.

What type of dance techniques were taught in the early days of LCDS?

Cunningham, Limon, and Nikolais.

What characterizes the work of Richard Alston in relation to contemporary dance?

A more formal approach influenced by a combination of Cunningham technique, ballet, and T'ai Chi.

What was the impact of the X6 Collective on British dance?

It showed that different ways of making dance were possible and created a non-hierarchical network of independent artists.

What was the key purpose of Dance Umbrella when it was first proposed?

To give British artists an opportunity to present their works in professional venues.

Who founded Ballet Makers?

Theresa Early.

What year did the first Dance Umbrella festival take place?

1977.

How did Akram Khan contribute to contemporary dance in Britain?

He emphasizes human themes and collaborations with other cultures and disciplines.

What significant event related to the arts took place in 2006 in the UK?

The launch of the Dance Manifesto by an all-party Dance Forum.

What was the main characteristic of the New Dance movement?

Choreographic experiment and altering public perception of dance.

Who is known for her contribution to dynamic and fearless dance works for nearly 30 years?

Shobana Jeyasingh.

What innovative technique did Mary Fullerton introduce to Britain?

Release technique and contact improvisation.

What does Akram Khan's mission statement emphasize in his work?

Embracing human themes and collaborating across cultures and disciplines.

What style influences did LCDT develop amidst the Graham technique?

A poetic lyricism offset by dramatic intensity.

What was Strider's significance in British dance?

It was the first independent company to deal with modern/post-modern dance.

What kind of work did the X6 collective focus on?

Experimental performances often with a political stance.

What was one of the outcomes of the first Dance Umbrella festival?

It proved public interest in contemporary dance and led to the festival's continuation as an annual event.

Which prominent collective consisted of independent artists that challenged conventional dance structures?

X6 Collective.

What kind of venues did contemporary dance start to utilize according to new forms of staging?

Non-theatrical venues and public spaces.

What type of work was characteristic of Strider's performances?

Some works were closer to performance art than traditional dance.

Name one of the key philosophies of the New Dance movement.

Dance takes many forms, all of which should be taken as seriously as ballet.

What was the Arts Council's role in relation to Dance Umbrella?

They funded the festival to help promote dance as an art form.

Who was the director of Dance Umbrella until 2006?

Matthew Bourne.

What was a major cultural context happening in 2007 relevant to the UK?

Gordon Brown succeeded Tony Blair as Prime Minister.

What American modern dance technique heavily influenced the initial training at LCDS under Robin Howard?

Martha Graham technique.

What was a primary goal of the New Dance movement concerning public perception?

To alter public perception of dance, moving beyond traditional forms like ballet.

How did the New Dance movement affect the staging of performances?

It led to the utilization of non-theatrical venues and public spaces for performances.