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Sir Kenneth MacMillan (11 December 1929 [citation needed] – 29 October 1992) was a British ballet dancer and choreographer who was artistic director of the Royal Ballet in London between 1970 and 1977, and its principal choreographer from 1977 until his death.
Kenneth MacMillan was the leading ballet choreographer of his generation. Born of a poor Scottish family, he had a burning sense that ballet theatre should reflect contemporary realities and the complicated truths of people’s lives.
Dec 11, 2017 · Kenneth MacMillan’s ballets are landmarks of twentieth century dance. His works from The Invitation to Romeo and Juliet, Manon to Gloria, Song of the Earth to The Judas Tree engage, delight and challenge audiences around the world. MacMillan brought a strong moral sensibility to classical ballet.
Sir Kenneth MacMillan (born Dec. 11, 1929, Dunfermline, Fife, Scot.—died Oct. 29, 1992, London, Eng.) was a British ballet choreographer who created more than 40 ballets during his career and helped revive the tradition of full-length ballets in Britain.
Kenneth MacMillan (1929–92) was one of the leading choreographers of his generation. His close association with The Royal Ballet began when he joined Sadler’s Wells School (now The Royal Ballet School) aged 15. He was Director of the Company 1970–77 and Principal Choreographer 1977–92.
BY CLEMENT CRISP. Throughout his creative career, Kenneth MacMillan was concerned with making ballets which explored the human condition. Even his early works sought to expose mental and physical anguish, sexual needs, through movement which became more assured and innovative.
Mar 8, 2024 · The endless invention of The Royal Ballet’s Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan on showcase on the Main Stage and in the Linbury Theatre.
