Podcast » Edward Watson
Over a long career, Edward Watson became one of The Royal Ballet’s greatest male principals, in the footsteps of Anthony Dowell and David Wall. He is particularly noted for his work in the ballets...
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Timeline Event » 1981 – Phoenix Dance Company established
Phoenix Dance Company was established in Leeds in 1981 by David Hamilton, its founding director, Donald Edwards and Vilmore James. These young Black men were all inspired by the teaching they had...
Timeline Event » 1991 – Candoco Dance Company
Celeste Dandeker-Arnold was a dancer with London Contemporary Dance Theatre who became a quadriplegic following an accident on stage that broke her neck. She subsequently studied costume design at...
Timeline Event » 2012 – Christopher Hampson becomes director of Scottish Ballet
In 2012, Christopher Hampson became artistic director of Scottish Ballet, combining that role with that of CEO from 2015. There, he has presented works from many leading choreographers, including...