Christopher Bruce

Question 1

What was Bruce’s background and training

Answer 1

• Began dancing at 11 and trained in ballet, jazz and acrobatics due to having polio
• at 13 he started training with Rambert school
• in 1963 he joined ballet Rambert
• 1979 he became associate choreographer of Rambert
• left Rambert to pursue a freelance career in 1987
• returned in 1994 where he became associate artistic director

Question 2

What are Bruce’s influences?

Answer 2

• Graham technique which he learnt with Rambert
• Glen Tetley in the blending of ballet and Graham
• social dance and other styles that enhance themes
• political issues