Christopher Bruce

Rambert practitioner

When was he Artistic Director of Rambert?

1994

Training

Ballet Rambert School

Glen Tetley influence

Abstract story and blending styles

Martha Graham influence

Graham technique

Anna Sokolow influence

Political focused works and dance to pop music

What did he do for Rambert?

Company to demonstrate original heritage, provide new choreographers, focused on Graham technique and brought back a narrative

When was Ghost Dances first performed by rambert

1981

Ghost dances: Music

South american folk music where each song determines a section

Ghost Dances: dancers

11 dancers

Subject matter of Ghost Dances

Political oppression in South America

Types of dance in Ghost Dances

Ballet, Graham technique and social dance

When was Swansong First performed by rambert?

1997

Swansong set

Bare stage with a chair

Props in Swansong

Canes, red noses and chair

Subject matter of swan song

Prisoner of conscience, human right and Amnesty International

Number of sections in Swansong

7

Music in Swansong

Electro-acoustic by Philip Chambon

Starting point of Swansong

The work of amnesty international, 'A Man' by Oriana Fallaci and the experiences of Chilean Poet Victor Jara

Starting point of Ghost Dances

Pinochet's regime in Chile