Kenneth MacMillan: Making Dance Beyond the Boundaries
This DANSOX conference is on the life and work of the great twentieth-century choreographer, Sir Kenneth MacMillan.
MacMillan (1929-1992) stands among the great innovators of his time in theatre, film, art, and music. The one-day conference will discuss his work, the challenges of preserving the record, explore little known early work, his literary and musical choices, design, and choreographic method. Guest speakers include the artist and widow of Sir Kenneth, Lady MacMillan, the former Principal and Director of the Royal Ballet, Dame Monica Mason, the music expert, Natalie Wheen, and choreologist, Anna Trevien. The conference will conclude with a performance/lecture of the reconstruction of Playground with Yorke Dance.
Free and open to all, but please book tickets.
Date: 16 March 2019, 10:00 (Saturday, 9th week, Hilary 2019)
Venue: Jacqueline du Pré Music Building
Speakers: Dame Monica Mason (Honorary Fellow, St Hilda's College), Natalie Wheen, Anna Trevien (Choreologist, Conservatoire for Dance and Drama)
Organising department: St Hilda's College
Organiser: St Hilda's College
Organiser contact email address: maoliosa.kelly@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
Host: St Hilda's College
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Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/content/kenneth-macmillan-making-dance-beyond-boundaries
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editor: Claire Harvey