Rambert Archive

Rambert History Infographics

Produced by the Rambert Archive with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, these nine infographics illustrate key moments in Rambert’s history, with one poster for each decade.

They are freely available for non-commercial use, and make an ideal support to National Curriculum teaching, as digital learning materials, printed posters or handouts.

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About the infographics

The infographics were devised by A-Level students from ten schools in workshops led by a knowledgeable dance animateur. Each workshop focused on a decade, and the students decided the key historical points, suggested design ideas, and re-created some of the repertoire.

The ten schools were: Angmering School, Angmering, Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Brooksby Melton College, Melton Mowbray, Burnley College, Burnley, College of West Anglia, Kings Lynn, Priestley College, Warrington, Queen Elizabeth School, Wimborne, Thomas Clarkson Academy, Wisbech, Weatherhead High School, Wallasey, and Wyke Sixth Form School, Hull.

Infographic titled "The 1920s" displaying information about "A Tragedy of Fashion" by Frederic Ashton, featuring timeline, company members, performance details, and an introduction to Marie Rambert.
1920s
Infographic covering Ballet Club to Ballet Rambert, including figures like Marie Rambert, influential choreographers, notable dancers, musicians, and key stats about The Mercury Theatre in the 1930s.
1930s
An infographic about Rambert’s history in the 1940s, highlighting key events, choreographers, statistics, and the impact of World War II on the company’s activities.
1940s
Informational poster titled "The 1950s" detailing Rambert's history. Includes a timeline, statistics, two brothers' synopsis, and choreography credits. Features text, images, and graphics in various colors.
1950s
Infographic about the 1960s history of a dance company, featuring key aims, a timeline from 1960 to 1968, statistics, and information about directors, with graphics and images of notable figures.
1960s
A colorful poster about the 1970s at Rambert with sections on directors, key numbers, and a timeline featuring performances and milestones. Includes images and descriptions of notable performances.
1970s
Colorful poster titled 'The 1980s' detailing achievements of Rambert Dance Company, including wildlife tours, notable choreographers, company members, timeline highlights, and directors.
1980s
Infographic titled "The 1990s" detailing Christopher Bruce’s significant work, timeline from 1992-1996, statistics, choreographers, and the relaunch of Rambert Dance Company's repertoire and performances.
1990s
Infographic summarizing Rambert Dance Company's history, key choreographers, statistics, and details about Mark Baldwin from 2000-2018, including timelines, notable works, and achievements.
2000s
Infographic titled "The 1920s" displaying information about "A Tragedy of Fashion" by Frederic Ashton, featuring timeline, company members, performance details, and an introduction to Marie Rambert.
Infographic covering Ballet Club to Ballet Rambert, including figures like Marie Rambert, influential choreographers, notable dancers, musicians, and key stats about The Mercury Theatre in the 1930s.
An infographic about Rambert’s history in the 1940s, highlighting key events, choreographers, statistics, and the impact of World War II on the company’s activities.
Informational poster titled "The 1950s" detailing Rambert's history. Includes a timeline, statistics, two brothers' synopsis, and choreography credits. Features text, images, and graphics in various colors.
Infographic about the 1960s history of a dance company, featuring key aims, a timeline from 1960 to 1968, statistics, and information about directors, with graphics and images of notable figures.
A colorful poster about the 1970s at Rambert with sections on directors, key numbers, and a timeline featuring performances and milestones. Includes images and descriptions of notable performances.
Colorful poster titled 'The 1980s' detailing achievements of Rambert Dance Company, including wildlife tours, notable choreographers, company members, timeline highlights, and directors.
Infographic titled "The 1990s" detailing Christopher Bruce’s significant work, timeline from 1992-1996, statistics, choreographers, and the relaunch of Rambert Dance Company's repertoire and performances.
Infographic summarizing Rambert Dance Company's history, key choreographers, statistics, and details about Mark Baldwin from 2000-2018, including timelines, notable works, and achievements.

The infographics and the nine workshops that produced them were part of Rambert at 90, a project marking Rambert’s 90th anniversary, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.