Fifty Contemporary Choreographers By Martha Bremser & Lorna Sanders.

A unique and authoritative guide to the lives and work of prominent living contemporary choreographers. Representing a wide range of dance genres, each entry locates the individual in the context of modern dance theatre and explores their impact.

Available in the LRC.

Marie Rambert: Quicksilver by Marie Rambert

Dame Marie Rambert was a Polish-Jewish dancer and dance pedagogue who exerted a great influence on British ballet, both as a dancer and teacher.

Matthew Bourne and his adventures in dance by Alistair Macaulay

In 1996, Adventures in Motion Pictures made history as the first modern dance company to open a production in London's West End, guided by Artistic Director Matthew Bourne. In his early works - Spitfire, Town & Country and Deadly Serious - Bourne brought a novel approach to dance. And in his reworkings of the classics of the ballet canon - Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Cinderella - Bourne created witty, vivid, poignant productions that received great acclaim.

The Intimate Act of Choreography by Lynn Ann Blom and Tarin Chaplin

A comprehensive book that covers all aspects of choreography from the most fundamental techniques to highly sophisticated artistic concerns.

Out of Line by Judith Mackrell

This book looks at the history, characteristics and practitioners of New Dance and is the first book to cover all aspects of it.

Write a review about a performance you have been to see at The Sandpit or another theatre to go in the Sandprint.

Listen to the interview with Matthew Bourne on reinventing Swan Lake.

Sir Matthew Christopher Bourne OBE is an English choreographer whose work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre.

Watch a performance at Sadlers Wells Theatre, a theatre in Angel (London) , which hosts a variety of dance works from contemporary to hip-hop companies.

The theatre strives to make and share dance that inspires us all. As one of the world’s leading dance organisations, they’re dedicated to dance in all its forms and invite you to experience all it has to offer.

Research Marie Rambert

Research and write up your findings about the famous British dance practitioner.

Research the history of dance in Britain and produce a timeline

Rambert Dance Company

Visit Britain’s oldest dance company

Move It Dance Event

MOVE IT is the world’s biggest dance event, bringing together 31,389 people from the performing arts community. Whether you’re a dancer, teacher, spectator, student or parent, the show has something for everyone

Create a podcast for younger students about the process of choreography and creating a dance work.

Audition for a Sandringham dance company, county dance company/youth company and/or CAT programmes.

Take part in Rambert Dance Company online dance classes.

Take part in Silver and/or Gold Arts Award.

A range of unique qualifications that supports anyone aged up to 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an art form.

• Lead or assistant running a club for younger students.

• Lead your house in the two dance house events.