Influences in Dance

Influences in Dance

1. ICDSB

   • Pratap Pawar
     • An outstanding exponent and teacher of the North Indian dance form, Kathak, having received the most authentic traditional training
     • Influenced Akram Khan
   • Pina Bausch
     • A revolutionary choreographer who, through her Tanztheater company, blended dance, theatre, and performance art to explore human emotions and relationships
       • She pioneered the "dance theatre" movement, emphasising individual bodies and challenging traditional dance forms
     • Influenced Jasmin Vardimon
   • Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
     • Founder of PARTS, a renowned international school that provides multidisciplinary training in dance, music, theatre, and critical theory
       • Her work is characterized by its minimalist and repetitive nature, often drawing on geometry and mathematical models, as well as natural and social structures
     • Influenced Akram Khan and Sidi Larbi Cherkoui
   • Isadora Duncan
     • She revolutionized dance by rejecting the rigid constraints of ballet, embracing natural movement, barefoot dancing, and unconventional costumes like short white tunics
     • Influenced Matthew Bourne

2. Rambert

   • Martha Graham
     • A pioneering American dancer, teacher, and choreographer, widely regarded as a foundational figure in modern dance
       • She developed the "Graham technique," a distinct style characterized by contractions, releases, and angular movements
     • Influenced Christopher Bruce, Glen Tetley and Robert North among others
   • Merce Cunningham
     • A highly influential American dancer and choreographer, known for pushing the boundaries of dance and collaborating with other artists across disciplines
       • Cunningham's work is characterised by its abstract forms, emphasis on structure, and use of chance processes in choreography
     • Influenced Richard Alston
   • Hanya Holm
     • Holm's work is known for its exploration of emotional expression, social commentary, and innovative use of sound and space in dance
     • Influenced Glen Tetley