Nigel Charnock

Choreographer, director and performer who challenged definitions of danceNigel Charnock, the performer, director and choreographer, has died, aged 52, of stomach cancer. When I first saw Nigel perform at a Dance Umbrella gala in 1985, I was struck by this lithe, translucent and hyperactive creature. His energy and physical commitment were overwhelming. We met and discovered we shared disillusionment with mainstream dance and the superficiality that dominated the form. So I invited Nigel to work ...

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