Rambert Ballet History
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Rambert Dance Company is one of Britain’s top contemporary companies. Since the company was created it has continued to develop and carry out reliable performances full of enthusiasm.

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Rambert Dance Company is currently in the hands of Mark Baldwin who is the Artistic Director. It is important to the company that they produce dance for future generations, therefore the company strives to work with current and exciting choreographers.

The Company Dancers are prepared to step out of their comfort zone by performing a wide variety of styles. Their accuracy and precision lets them be regarded as some of the most versatile dancers in the world.

Rambert believes in the power of live music to enhance the meaning and senses. The orchestra are able to present a broad mixture of musical styles. The company often co-operates with composers, designers and visual artists to create original and exciting work.

The company never fails to deliver vibrant and energetic work. Their ideas and passion come across strongly in their performances, they are full of dynamic and spirit to give you a performance to remember.

The history of Rambert Dance Company began when Marie Rambert established the company in 1926. Since then it has evolved to become one of the most popular modern dance companies in Britain.

Dame Marie Rambert (1888-1982) was the founder of Ballet Rambert Dance Company, making a great impact on British ballet. Her interest for traditional and new dance forms began when she joined together with Serge Diaghilev's Ballet Russes. Here she became the assistant to choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky and she studied ballet with Italian ballet master Enrico Cecchetti.

Her knowledge of classical ballet greatly developed. In 1919 she managed to set up her own dance school in London where she taught Cecchetti's methods.

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