Christopher Bruce influences

At what age did Bruce begin dancing at Benson Stage Academy?

11 years old

Which school did Bruce join at age 13?

Rambert School

With which ballet company did Bruce perform after Walter Gore’s London Ballet?

Ballet Rambert

In which year did Bruce join Ballet Rambert?

1963

Who brought Bruce to Rambert to create a new work?

Glen Tetley

What is one major influence on Bruce's style?

Classical ballet

Name a technique that influenced Bruce besides ballet.

Graham technique

What type of dance is included as an influence along with ballet and Graham technique?

Tap

Which dance style influenced Bruce that is also a partner dance?

Ballroom

Name one folk dance style that influenced the dancer.

Folk

What is a type of movement that Bruce incorporates besides formal dance styles?

Pedestrian movement

What is one of the main themes explored in Bruce's work?

Emotions

What theme in Bruce's work relates to personal experiences?

Autobiographical

Which theme includes societal issues in tr's work?

Social

What is a political theme present in the dancer's choreography?

Political

What ecological theme might be reflected in the dancer's works?

Ecological

What types of stimuli does Bruce select themes from?

Music, Paintings, Literature

What structure is often used in Bruce's works?

Episodic structure

Occasionally, what type of structure is seen in works like Rooster?

Cyclic structure

What is emphasised in Bruce's choreography regarding the dancers?

A strong sense of musicality and characterization

How is music chosen in relation to Bruce's choreography?

To enhance choreographic intention