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Rosemary Lee – Chronicle of works 1985 to 1990 | |||
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| She Treads With Clanging Mysteries (1985) Costumes and props designed by Rosemary Lee Solo danced by Rosemary Lee (in silence) Performed in New York and London |
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| Mirror Mirror On The Wall (1986) Directed by Sally Sykes in collaboration with Rosemary Lee Music composed by Larry Mindel and performed live Costumes found by Sally Sykes, Rosemary Lee and the performers Film by Irene Hall and Bruce Wylie A dance theatre piece involving a different cast of up to 75 local participants (of any age over ten) at each venue. Toured to over 20 venues throughout the British Isles. |
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| Cold Comfort (1986) Music —a compilation assembled by Rosemary Lee Costumes found by the performers Especially created for Chisenhale Dance Space, the culmination of a 4 week improvisation course led by Rosemary Lee. Eight London-based performers took part. |
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| New Springs From Old Winters (1987) Music —a compilation of a variety of music related to spring rituals, assembled by Rosemary Lee Costumes and props designed by Rosemary Lee A work for 57 performers, created while Rosemary Lee was Artist in Residence in Oxford for 4 weeks invited by Jointwork Dance company. “New Springs” was performed for 2 nights by a local cast of all ages and abilities at Oxford Town Hall. It was preceded by a procession through the city involving 200 performers. |
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| Feathered Snippet (1987) Music by Clement Jannequin Costume designed and made by Rosemary Lee Solo danced by Rosemary Lee Performed at over 18 venues throughout the British Isles. This work was toured in the repertory of Sue MacLennan's Occasional Dance Company. |
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| Moments Shorelines (1987) Music composed by Larry Mindel Costume designed by Rosemary Lee printed by Rachel Winter Photographs by Catherine Heatherington Solo danced by Rosemary Lee A work specifically for galleries, made in collaboration with photographer Catherine Heatherington, commissioned by Camerawork Gallery and Chisenhale Dance Space. Performances included the Royal Festival Hall Foyer. |
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| What The Eye Doesn't See (1987) Music —a compilation of Tex-Mex music, including Flaco Jimenez, assembled by Rosemary Lee Costumes designed by Rosemary Lee A group work commissioned by Theatr Clywd Dance Group for 12 dancers. The work has toured internationally in their repertory. |
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| Easily Led? (1988) Music —aboriginal songs and music for jews harp assembled by Rosemary Lee Costumes found by the performers A group work commissioned by Wakefield College for 8 students majoring in dance. |
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| Memoirs Of A Cast Of Thousands (1988) Directed by Rosemary Lee in collaboration with Sally Sykes Music composed by Jonathan Lever Costumes found by Rosemary Lee, Sally Sykes and performer A dance theatre performance involving a different cast of up to 30 performers over 16 years old, sometimes involving mentally and physically challenged performers. Memoirs has been in residence at over 10 venues. |
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| Their Pockets Knotted (1988) Music by Scarlatti Costumes designed by Rosemary Lee and Annie Symons made by Annie Symons and Rosie Hacket A trio commissioned by Dance Alive in Cardiff. Performed throughout Wales and England. Awarded a Digital Award. |
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| Egg Dances (1988) Music by Arvo Part Costumes designed and made by Rosie Hackett A group work for 13 dancers ranging from 9–70+ years old. First performed at The Place Theatre. Reconstructed in 1990 and toured to London, Leicester and Shrewsbury. |
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| 1:8 Leanings, Inclines, Pinnacle, Monument (1989) Music by Gyorgy Ligeti Costumes designed and made by Rosie Hackett A group work originally choreographed with Bretton Hall Dance in Community students, then revised and extended for 8 professional dancers and toured in 1990 as above. |
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| Tenderhooks (1989) Costume designed and made by Rosie Hackett Overall design by Rosemary Lee Solo danced by Rosemary Lee (in silence). |
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| Escape Routes (1989) Music by Antonio Soler A group work commissioned by Theatr Clywd Dance Group for their repertory for 15 dancers. |
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| Seize The Thread (1990) Music by Hans Richner Costume designed and made by Rosie Hackett A structured improvisation, a solo danced by Rosemary Lee. |
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| Haughmond Dances (1990) Directed and Choreographed by Rosemary Lee Music composed and directed by Jane Wells Costumes and props designed and made by Louise Belson and some performers Technical direction and design by Chahine Yavroyan Core team of dancers/teachers: Caroline Allen, Sally Doughty, Thomas Kampe, Shaun Powell A large scale project involving 237 performers of all ages from the Shrewsbury area. After a residency of 6 weeks Haughmond Dances was performed for three nights in the ruins of Haughmond Abbey. Audiences promenaded through the site. Awarded a Digital Award. |
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| Egg Dances On Video (1990) A collaboration between Rosemary Lee and video director Peter Anderson. Commissioned by the Arts Council as a video for use in education, Egg Dances was recorded on location in an ancient tithe barn. An interview with Rosemary Lee is included. Sold by The National Resource Centre for Dance. |
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| Duel In A Teacup (1990) Music composed by Jonathan Lever Period costumes lent by Northern Stage wardrobe and Central School of Speech and Drama wardrobe Props found by performers A performance piece created especially for Central Arcade, Newcastle performed by the Tyndale Youth Dance Group and guests. Commissioned by Newcastle Dance ’90, a Dance Umbrella event. |
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| 1985 to 1990 | |
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