Description: This is a private photo collection featuring Royston Maldoom, an internationally renowned choreographer born in 1943. The collection consists of over 20 original black and white photographs, produced between 1970 and 2000. The images showcase Maldoom's exceptional talent and passion for dance, making it a must-have for any dance enthusiast or collector. They range in size. The photographs are in excellent, vintage condition, one or two are a little tatty, and they are a valuable addition to any photographic image collection. The photographs come in their original format and are made of high-quality photo material. Each image captures a unique moment in Maldoom's career, showcasing his creativity and skill as a choreographer. This collection is a must-have for anyone looking to own a piece of dance history. OVERVIEW Royston Maldoom (b. 1943) QUICK REFERENCE (bLondon, 25 Mar. 1943) British choreographer and community dance pioneer. He started his dance training at the age of 20 (having been a student of agriculture) and studied at various institutions including the London School of Contemporary Dance and the Alvin Ailey School in New York. He choreographed his first work in 1975, subsequently choreographing for Dance Theatre of Harlem, Northern Ballet Theatre, and Scottish Ballet among others. In the 1980s he became involved in community projects in Scotland and helped to form the Dundee Repertory Dance Theatre (later Scottish Dance Theatre). Aspiring to high standards of dance theatre, Maldoom has worked with disadvantaged children in Ethiopia and Peru; prison inmates; and children and adults with learning difficulties. In Berlin (2003) he adapted his production of The Rite of Spring (1990) for a cast of 250 young people and the Berlin Philharmonic, filmed in the award-winning documentary Rhythm Is It!. In London in 2008 he created Overture 2012 at the Albert Hall, with 120 young people and the London Symphony Orchestra playing Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony. Acquired at an antiques and art fair in Devon, in 2023. Thanks for looking.
Price: 295 GBP
Location: Redruth
End Time: 2024-12-14T15:52:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 60.57 GBP
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Sport: Gymnastics
