KEY ALSTON

• Became known for its use of Cunningham technique under the direction of the choreographer, Alston.
• Had a repertoire of mainly abstract works, in line with Alston’s belief that dance should be created for its own sake and not to support narrative or spectacle.
• Invited influential American ‘postmodern’ choreographers such as Tricia Brown, Lucinda Childs and Cunningham himself to create works for the company.
• Renamed “Rambert Dance Company” in 1987 and shortened to simply “Rambert” in 2013 to reflect the style and nature of its current form.
• Slimmed down its range of works and replaced Graham with Cunningham-based technique as the training system favoured by the company.
• Repertoire noted for the close collaboration between choreographers, composers and designers.
• Bland

  Rigid

  Technical

  Abstract

  Cunningham

  Nigel Hall

  Judson church Theatre

  Inspired by Graham’s collaboration with sculpture on stage (Frontier 1935)
• • Cunningham style features are arches, tilts and curves - CATTT.
  • Elements of ballet technique are evident in plies, coup de pied and long lines of arms and legs in a lyrical fashion inspired by Ashton.
  • Often abstract in its movement and themes.
  • Architectural in shape.
  • Fast footwork inspired by Ashton- (fast footwork/tradition/epaulement)
  • Off balance – from the tilts movements of suspension (fall and recover).
  • Complex use of the torso in contrast to the legs.