Ghost Dances - Christopher Bruce.

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Ghost Dances- Christopher Bruce

Annie Davies 10c/v Dance GSCE

Who is Christopher Bruce?

He was born in Leicester in 1946 and began dancing to strengthen his legs after contracting polio as a child. He went on to become one of the great male dancers of the post-war era, and subsequently one of Britain’s most important and popular choreographers, renowned for his ability to create emotionally-driven works which bridge the gap between classical and contemporary dance.

My task was to watch a dance piece from Christopher Bruce’s ghost dances and take ideas and make a group dance up.

We were put into groups of 3 or 4 and brought together some basic ideas.

                            

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