Richard Alston, trailblazer and guiding light of British dance, dies aged 77
Summary
Sir Richard Alston, an important British choreographer and teacher, died at age 77. He was known for his creative and thoughtful contemporary dance work and led well-known dance companies like Rambert and the Place.Key Facts
- Sir Richard Alston died on September 7 after a period of illness.
- He was a choreographer, teacher, and former artistic director of Rambert and the Place.
- Alston created over 50 dance pieces for his own company.
- He was praised for his clear, emotional, and musical approach to dance.
- The Richard Alston Foundation was created in 2021 to keep promoting his work and contemporary dance.
- He studied under important choreographer Merce Cunningham in New York.
- Alston became artistic director of Rambert in 1986 and led the company through important changes, including dropping "ballet" from its name.
- He was knighted in 2019 for his contributions to dance.
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