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Continue reading →: Akram Khan’s collaborative processes during the creation of Zero Degrees (2005) and Dust (2014).
The topic of collaboration most recently appeared in section A of the 2024 written paper, focusing on how its use contributed to the development of the repertoire of the Rambert Dance Company. However, I believe that there is so much more to be said about the collaborative processes within the…
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Continue reading →: The importance of Robert North to the development of Rambert Dance Company.
Robert North is an American dancer and choreographer who was educated in England. His studies at the Central School of Art led him to partake in dance classes in his spare time, igniting his creative passions. North joined the Royal Ballet School in 1965 and experimented with contemporary and jazz…
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Continue reading →: Matthew Bourne’s collaborative processes during the creation of Swan Lake (2012), Sleeping Beauty (2012) and The Car Man (2000).
Collaboration is a key characteristic of the independent contemporary dance scene in Britain, and it is therefore imperative that you are able to discuss the collaborative processes within the works you have studied. This includes how the choreographer, dancers, designers and composers worked together and made decisions, and the reasons…
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Continue reading →: What if section A was flipped?
Firstly, do not panic. I am here to calm your nerves and explain why section A being flipped – as in, Rambert focused short answer questions and a Rooster essay – is completely within your skill set and is nothing to worry about. Since the first examination of the new…
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Continue reading →: An Overview of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Babel 7.16 (2016)
Introduction Babel (words) was first premiered in 2010, offering a striking interpretation of the story of the tower of babel. The concept, developed in collaboration with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Damien Jalet and Antony Gormley, strongly questions our prejudices and social norms as it tackles the idea of language, identity, communication…
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Continue reading →: What are stylistic features? With evidence examples from Matthew Bourne.
The term ‘stylistic feature’ refers to an aspect of a choreographers typical movement and/or choreographic style. When considering a choreographers movement style (or dance style), you should ask yourself what genre(s) of dance they typically choreograph in, e.g. ballet, contemporary, jazz etc… and what are the key characteristics (or recognisable…
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Continue reading →: Student essay example: Discuss the use of the aural setting in the choreography of the ICDSIB.
The following essay was written by one of my year two A Level Dance students recently, and she has given me permission to share this online. I have made some small edits to spelling and grammar, but the essay is largely hers. Akram Khan, Matthew Bourne and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui…
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Continue reading →: Analysing Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s influences within the works of Sutra (2008), Zero Degrees (2005) and Babel 7.16 (2016)
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui is a fascinating practitioner to study. His influences include some of the most precious people in the development of dance and tanztheatre in Europe and are what make him so different to some of the other practitioners in the independent contemporary dance scene in Britain. The key…
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Continue reading →: Examining the development of Rambert Dance Company under the artistic directorships between 1966-1980.
Norman Morrice became artistic director in 1966 and alongside Marie Ramberts guidance, he completely changed the style, identity and running of the company in order to move away from the competitive ballet field and into the modern dance arena. In 1974 he was succeeded by John Chesworth, his associate director…
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Continue reading →: How the origins of Rambert Dance Company contributed to its later development.
Marie Rambert was an incredible force of nature, leaving a strong legacy and a thousand memories of her influence on the dance world. The origins of her success with Rambert Dance Company play a large role in the later development of the company through the implementation of a clear ethos…
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I’m Kirsty
As a qualified teacher, I have often found myself struggling to find specific resources that can support or challenge my students knowledge and understanding of the AQA A-Level Dance theory paper, so I wanted to create a community where teachers and students can access key information. I will be writing reviews, essays, articles and directing you to useful websites and resources which I have found to be particularly useful. Enjoy!
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