Richard Alston

knowledge about Alston

When and where was Richard Alston born?

30 October 1948, Sussex

What and where did he study at the age of 18?

Began to study fine arts and theatre design at the college of art

What inspired him to start dancing?

He took an interest in Ballet and The Royal Ballet and started to take classes

Why was 1967 an important year for him?

Started to take classes at the London Contemporary Dance School (studied ballet, cunningham, taichi, graham)

What are Alston’s initial motivations for creating movement?

Music, dancers, architecture and space, art and sculpture, individuality, movement

What was the name of the company that he created in 1972?

Strider

When did he choreograph his first work for Ballet Rambert?

1980

What was his first work for Ballet Rambert called?

Bell High

In 1982 he formed Second Stride with former LCDT members. Who were these two dancers he worked with?

Ian Spink and Siabhan Davies

Why is the year 1986 important to Alston?

Becomes the Artistic director of Ballet Rambert

In 1987 he encouraged what to happen?

A change in Rambert Dance Company’s style

When did he leave Ramber Dance Company?

1992