The Cholmondeleys were a London-based, all-female contemporary dance company, described by Arts Council England as "one of the leading contemporary dance companies in Britain," presenting work that "is diverse, witty and instantly recognisable."[1] Formed in 1984, the company was disbanded in 2011.
History
editThe Cholmondeleys were formed by Lea Anderson (later Artistic Director/Choreographer), Teresa Barker and Gaynor Coward in 1984 after they graduated from the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance (today Trinity Laban).[2]
In 1988, Anderson established an all-male company The Featherstonehaughs.
In 2011, both companies were reported to be disbanding at the end of the year, due to the loss of Arts Council grants.[3]
Work
editWorks choreographed by Anderson for The Cholmondeleys include:
- Flesh And Blood (1989/1997)
- Cold Sweat (1990)
- Walky Talky (1992)
- Metalcholica (1994)
- Car (1995/96)
References
edit- ^ The Cholmondeleys and the Featherstonehaughs http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/rfo/the-cholmondeleys-and-the-featherstonehaughs/
- ^ Lea Anderson http://www.thecholmondeleys.org/page.php?id=5
- ^ [1], Report of Disbandment Plans on BBC Website.
External links
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