Rambert dance company at 100: blending Peaky Blinders with contemporary innovation to reach modern audiences
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Lyndsey Winship
Summary
Rambert, the 100-year-old British dance company founded by Marie Rambert in 1926, is reinventing itself for the 21st century under artistic director Benoit Swan Pouffer. The company is blending contemporary dance with popular culture adaptations, including a stage production of Peaky Blinders, to attract new audiences and ensure its survival. The article explores how Rambert balances artistic innovation with commercial appeal, the challenges of modern dance funding, and the company's evolution from its Ballets Russes roots to a bold, inclusive future.
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bskyRambert dance company at 100: blending Peaky Blinders with contemporary innovation to reach modern audiencestheguardian.comKey quotes
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'Marie Rambert was a force of nature. She has been called an inspired talent spotter and legendary bully'
'We need to drag dance into the present, not keep it locked in a museum'
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