The Cholmondeleys were a London-based, all-female
contemporary dance
Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world, with particularly strong popularity in ...
company, described by
Arts Council England
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as "one of the leading contemporary dance companies in Britain," presenting work that "is diverse, witty and instantly recognisable." Formed in 1984, the company was disbanded in 2011.
History
The 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).
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.
Report of Disbandment Plans on BBC Website.
Work
Works choreographed by Anderson for The Cholmondeleys include:
*Flesh And Blood (1989/1997)
*Cold Sweat (1990)
*Walky Talky (1992)
*Metalcholica (1994)
*Car (1995/96)
References
External links
www.thecholmondeleys.org
Dance companies in the United Kingdom
Contemporary dance in London
Women in London
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