Ghost Dances
Christopher Bruce’s 1981 work Ghost Dances is one of the most celebrated contemporary dance pieces of its generation.
This masterpiece is an evocative tribute to the victims of political oppression in South America. It tells stories of love and compassion, as death – in the form of the iconic “ghost dancers” – interrupts the daily lives of a series of ordinary people. Visually referencing celebrations of the Day of the Dead, and driven by the bewitching rhythms of traditional Latin American songs, it’s a moving, intensely human work.
Ghost Dances returns to UK stages for the first time in 13 years in November 2016, and tours throughout 2017/18.
A short film from our recent Ghost Dances photo shoot, featuring dancers Daniel Davidson, Liam Francis and Juan Gil, with photographer Chris Nash and Senior Rehearsal Director Mikaela Polley.
'I don’t see how anybody can fail to be moved by Bruce’s poetic visions. They express concepts in succinct and vivid pictures far more potent than words, and the closing, popular Ghost Dances held the audience hushed in its grip.'
Ghost Dances Appeal
For as little as £20, you can play your part in helping Rambert to remount this enduring classic work.
Donate now and help the ‘ghost dancers’ come back to life…
- Choreography and set:
- Christopher Bruce
- Music:
- arranged by Nicholas Mojsiejenko
- Costume design:
- Belinda Scarlett
- Lighting design:
- Nick Chelton
Miguel Altunaga, Carolyn Bolton in Rambert's new revival of Christopher Bruce's Ghost Dances (2016).
The Ghost Dancers portrayed by Liam Francis, Daniel Davidson and Juan Gil (2016).
Images from Rambert's 1999 revival of Ghost Dances - dancers: Christopher Powney, Paul Liburd and Jan de Schynkel.
Images from Rambert's 1999 revival of Ghost Dances - dancers: Laurent Cavanna and Deirdre Chapman.
Images from Rambert's 1999 revival of Ghost Dances -dancers: Vincent Redmon and Patricia Hines.Made by Palace
