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| − | + | [[Gary Gordon]] (19**-) is an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, academic and teacher. | |
| − | + | == Biography == | |
| + | === Training === | ||
| − | Return to [[ESAT Personalities G]] | + | He trained at the [[University of Natal]] (Durban) Department of Speech and Drama, before going to England and the Laban Centre for Movement & Dance in Europe where he both trained and taught. |
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| + | Also experience in Britain and Europe as choreographer. | ||
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| + | === Career === | ||
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| + | The leading proponent of [[physical theatre]] in South Africa in the 1990s and early 21st century. In 198*/9* he returned to South Africa to become professor and head of the [[Rhodes University Drama Department]]. There he also founded the [[First Physical Theatre Company]] in 1993 and began to train numerous young practitioners in the field. | ||
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| + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
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| + | Among his most celebrated works are ''[[The Unspeakable Story]]'' (1996)***, ***, ***. and **** | ||
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| + | ''[[Icons]]'' (3 dance works with [[Reza de Wet]] (about modern & old icons. ''[[Portraits]]'' (collage of visionary, sketches & movement portraits by various choreographers directed by Gary Gordon. Performed in ** ''[[Vrypas]]'' ([[KKNK]] and [[NAF]], 2006), ''[[6 Kinds of Emptiness]]'' ([[NAF]], 2006) *** | ||
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| + | == Awards, etc == | ||
| + | Winner of the first [[Standard Bank Young Artist Awards|Standard Bank Young Artist Award]] for contemporary dance (1989). 1994 as Choreogrpaher of the Year for ''[[On the Light Side of the Moon]]'' & ''[[Surround her With Water: An Epiphany]]''. ''[[The Unspeakable Story]]'' - “Mirror”(Epic movement drama)(1996) with [[Andrew Buckland]] & [[Reza de Wet]] received the FNB Vita prize for the most exceptional portrayal of a contemporary dance work. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
| + | Various entries in the [[NELM]] catalogue. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Personalities G]] | ||
Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
Return to [[Main Page]] | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:50, 31 July 2023
Gary Gordon (19**-) is an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, academic and teacher.
Contents
Biography
Training
He trained at the University of Natal (Durban) Department of Speech and Drama, before going to England and the Laban Centre for Movement & Dance in Europe where he both trained and taught.
Also experience in Britain and Europe as choreographer.
Career
The leading proponent of physical theatre in South Africa in the 1990s and early 21st century. In 198*/9* he returned to South Africa to become professor and head of the Rhodes University Drama Department. There he also founded the First Physical Theatre Company in 1993 and began to train numerous young practitioners in the field.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Among his most celebrated works are The Unspeakable Story (1996)***, ***, ***. and ****
Icons (3 dance works with Reza de Wet (about modern & old icons. Portraits (collage of visionary, sketches & movement portraits by various choreographers directed by Gary Gordon. Performed in ** Vrypas (KKNK and NAF, 2006), 6 Kinds of Emptiness (NAF, 2006) ***
Awards, etc
Winner of the first Standard Bank Young Artist Award for contemporary dance (1989). 1994 as Choreogrpaher of the Year for On the Light Side of the Moon & Surround her With Water: An Epiphany. The Unspeakable Story - “Mirror”(Epic movement drama)(1996) with Andrew Buckland & Reza de Wet received the FNB Vita prize for the most exceptional portrayal of a contemporary dance work.
Sources
Various entries in the NELM catalogue.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities G
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
