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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Mark Dendy is well known for his physically daring and energetic dances exploring such themes as gender, religion and other critical social issues. In this piece, which includes excerpts from his most well-known dances, Mr. Dendy, recipient of three consecutive NEA Fellowships, talks about what has shaped his life and influenced his work.
2) Venous flow
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Venous flow weaves first person narrative with contemporary dance to tell the story of a community of dancers and artists and their resolution to overcome personal trauma. "Grace" is a large group piece performed by Li Chiao-Ping Dance and a community of elders shot on a frozen lake in winter, revealing the stark beauty of winter as well as the warmth of community.
6) Swing time
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
“Smith’s thrilling cultural insights never overshadow the wholeness of her characters, who are so keenly observed that one feels witness to their lives.” —O, The Oprah Magazine
“A sweeping meditation on art, race, and identity that may be [Smith’s] most ambitious work yet.” —Esquire
A New York Times bestseller • Finalist for the National Book Critics...
“A sweeping meditation on art, race, and identity that may be [Smith’s] most ambitious work yet.” —Esquire
A New York Times bestseller • Finalist for the National Book Critics...
Author
Series
Tanya series volume 7
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Tanya wants to dance in toe shoes the way her sister does.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A day spent with Elizabeth Streb reveals the extraordinary possibilities of dance. The dancers almost continually bounce, jump, fly; rarely do they have their feet on the ground. For Streb, action is the message. "The sound of bodies on impact helps bridge the distance from the proscenium stage to the audience seated in their chairs. They come along with us on the ride and interpret what they see for themselves. My intention is to involve them and...
11) Royal Wedding
Publisher
NYX Channel
Pub. Date
1951.
Language
Français
Description
Fred Astaire and Jane Powell star as a brother and sister dance team that is invited to England to perform at the same time as the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth.
12) Amy Greenfield
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Amy Greenfield has been pushing the boundaries of dance and cinema since the early 1970s. Her work is known for its earthy rawness and proto-feminist point of view. This collection of her early work includes "Element," "Transport," and other landmark cine-dances.
14) Eden burning
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Paradise calls to Chase Wilcox. A man of science fascinated by the rebirth of life in the wake of cataclysmic natural upheaval, he is drawn to the lush beauty of the island of Hawaii and the secrets it holds-while escaping the destruction of his own personal world. Here where warm breezes caress the skin and vibrant colors assault the senses-and where dangerous fires rage unseen beneath the earth's surface-Chase plans to immerse himself in his work...and...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
A roman a trois featuring a homosexual boy and a heterosexual girl, both in love with a bisexual boy. The main protagonist is the homosexual who aspires to be a ballet dancer, thanks to the influence of a lesbian aunt. The setting is 1970s Wisconsinches By the author of A Map of the World.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A dancer drops out of the sky (The Physical TV Company) What I did on my nervous breakdown (The Physical TV Company) Deep (Milla Moilanen/KROMA) Scale (Milla Moilanen/KROMA) Beach dreams (Liz Milwe) Only you (Liz Milwe) The wedding (Liz Milwe).
17) Dancing dreams
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Two years ago, world-famous dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch selected 40 teenagers who had never heard her name to be part of her dance piece Contact Zone. For 10 months through opening night, the young dancers discover Bausch's genius and their own bodies. Pina Bausch died in 2009; a sensation at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival, Dancing Dreams is a testament to Bausch's revolutionary work.
Author
Series
Belinda the ballerina volume 3
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Belinda competes with a very ambitious new dancer for the title role in the ballet "Cinderella."
19) The Company
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the world of dance, as seen through the eyes of a talented young dancer on the brink of success.
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