historical, social and political context

Question 1

1960s feminism

Answer 1

second wave feminism behind in 1964 which focused on issues of inequality and discrimination: this links to subject matter and the use of more challenging themes within the work at Rambert.

Question 2

1960s sexual revolution

Answer 2

challenged traditional codes of behaviour related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships. there was increased acceptance of sex outside traditional heterosexual relationships and social norms became more free and accepting; influenced work at Ballet Rambert as increased acceptance within society could have broadened the subject matter/challenged audiences perspectives on societal issues.

Question 3

Modern Dance in Britain 1

Answer 3

Ballet Rambert and LCDT were the leading companies in the UK for contemporary dance during the 1960s-2000s.

Question 4

Modern Dance in Britain 2

Answer 4

many British audiences were used to traditional ballet works and found modern dance hard to understand.

Question 5

Modern Dance in Britain 3

Answer 5

although modern dance was making a breakthrough in Britain, many choreographers didn’t want to replicate modern dance as audiences would not receive it well; North’s triumvirate of British choreographers: North, Bruce, Alston.

Question 6

Modern dance in Britain 4

Answer 6

it was heavily influenced by Graham and Cunningham which received increased accessibility in after the 1960s.

Question 7

Political context 1

Answer 7

Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister during the 1980s which caused large amounts of public unrest.

Question 8

Political context 2

Answer 8

this political unrest would have helped to develop modern dance in Britain through the rebellion towards the government. this would have established the arts as more greatly accepted which saw dance as part of it.

Question 9

social context

Answer 9

changes in transport and technology: more accessibility for American choreographers in modern dance in Britain. e.g. Alston had the opportunity to work with Cunningham in the US which developed his knowledge of Cunningham technique. this influenced his choreographic style.the increase in transport would have also increased the ability to tour as a company which wouldve been more successful than the previous tours.

Question 10

social context

Answer 10

women’s role in the workplace changed which gave more opportunities for women in society.