Dance and Choreography Insights

The speaker shares their experiences performing with the New York City Ballet and working with renowned choreographer Jerome Robbins. They discuss the transition from London to New York, driven by opportunities to work with Robbins and the passing of Kenneth McMillan. The speaker reflects on memorable dance pieces like 'Fancy Free' and 'On the Town,' and how these experiences shaped their career. They also delve into the creative process, expressing the challenges of evaluating their work and the impact of criticism, especially after forming their own dance company.

Which ballet company did the speaker perform with after the Royal Ballet?

• Bolshoi Ballet

• New York City Ballet

• American Ballet Theatre

• Paris Opera Ballet

What was a significant reason for the speaker's move to New York?

• To explore Broadway opportunities

• To study at Juilliard

• To join the American Ballet Theatre

• To work with Jerome Robbins

Which musical evolved from Jerome Robbins' 'Fancy Free'?

• West Side Story

• Fiddler on the Roof

• On the Town

• The King and I

How does the speaker describe their creative process?

• Structured and predictable

• Spontaneous and hard to explain

• Based on strict guidelines

• Collaborative with other artists

What is the speaker's approach to criticism after forming their own company?

• They take it very seriously

• They give it less importance

• They respond to every critique

• They ignore all criticism