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Excerpt from 'Sloss, Kerr, Rosenberg, & Moore' (1986, Real People series)
directed by Charles Dennis, 1946-; choreographed by Ann Carlson, 1954-; produced by Charles Dennis, 1946-; performed by Unknown Performer; in Ann Carlson Performance Excerpts, Alive & Kicking, Program 74 (Charles Dennis Productions, 2004), 9 mins
Ann Carlson – features extended documentation of choreographer Ann Carlson’s work that was originally showcased in the film “Homecoming – Celebrating 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122”. Works featured in this program include “Bird” (1998) and “Real People” (1983). Also included is commentary by the a...
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directed by Charles Dennis, 1946-; choreographed by Ann Carlson, 1954-; produced by Charles Dennis, 1946-; performed by Unknown Performer; in Ann Carlson Performance Excerpts, Alive & Kicking, Program 74 (Charles Dennis Productions, 2004), 9 mins
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Ann Carlson – features extended documentation of choreographer Ann Carlson’s work that was originally showcased in the film “Homecoming – Celebrating 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122”. Works featured in this program include “Bird” (1998) and “Real People” (1983). Also included is commentary by the artist, P.S. 122 Executive Director Mark Russell, and numerous dance critics and presenters.
Date Written / Recorded
2000-03-04
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Performance, Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Unknown Performer
Contributor
Ann Carlson, 1954-, Charles Dennis, 1946-
Author / Creator
Ann Carlson, 1954-, Charles Dennis, 1946-, Unknown Performer
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Charles Dennis Productions
Series
Alive & Kicking
Topic / Theme
Lawyers, Dance
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Daksha Sheth: Kathak Dancer
directed by Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999; choreographed by Daksha Sheth, fl. 1986; designed by Devissaro, 1948-, Devissaro, 1948-; produced by Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999; interview by Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999; performed by Daksha Sheth Dance Company, in Daksha Sheth: Kathak Dancer (Privately Published, 2005), 1 hour 19 mins
This video compendium includes extensive excerpts of Daksha Sheth's major dance productions. Daksha speaks insightfully of her take on dance and contemporaneity in Indian classical dance as she understands and interprets it.
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directed by Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999; choreographed by Daksha Sheth, fl. 1986; designed by Devissaro, 1948-, Devissaro, 1948-; produced by Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999; interview by Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999; performed by Daksha Sheth Dance Company, in Daksha Sheth: Kathak Dancer (Privately Published, 2005), 1 hour 19 mins
Description
This video compendium includes extensive excerpts of Daksha Sheth's major dance productions. Daksha speaks insightfully of her take on dance and contemporaneity in Indian classical dance as she understands and interprets it.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Daksha Sheth Dance Company
Contributor
Daksha Sheth, fl. 1986, Devissaro, 1948-, Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999
Author / Creator
Daksha Sheth, fl. 1986, Sunil Mehra, fl. 1999, Daksha Sheth Dance Company
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Privately Published
Person Discussed
Daksha Sheth, fl. 1986, Devissaro, 1948-
Topic / Theme
Choreographers, Dance history, Contemporary, Kathak
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Sunil Mehra
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The Way You Do The Things You Do
performed by Charles Moore, 1928-1986; in Dance Black America: A Festival of Modern Jazz, Tap & African Styles (Pennebaker Hegedus Films, 1984), 1 min
Filmed for PBS’s Great Performances at a three-day festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) celebrating black dance. Narrated by Geoffrey Holder, Dance Black America brings to the screen the best of black dance through the years, both concert dance by leading black choreographers, and the street and soci...
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performed by Charles Moore, 1928-1986; in Dance Black America: A Festival of Modern Jazz, Tap & African Styles (Pennebaker Hegedus Films, 1984), 1 min
Description
Filmed for PBS’s Great Performances at a three-day festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) celebrating black dance. Narrated by Geoffrey Holder, Dance Black America brings to the screen the best of black dance through the years, both concert dance by leading black choreographers, and the street and social dance that trace their roots to Africa.
Date Written / Recorded
1984
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Charles Moore, 1928-1986
Author / Creator
Charles Moore, 1928-1986
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Pennebaker Hegedus Films
Topic / Theme
Dance
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Le défi Madrilène de José Carlos Martínez
directed by Jean-Marie David, 1950-; produced by 5ème Planète and Mezzo; performed by Compañía Nacional de Danza, in Le défi Madrilène de José Carlos Martínez (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2013), 30 mins
Rewarded in his homeland for an outstanding career as principal dancer of Paris Opera & choreographer, José Martinez was appointed Artistic Director of the National Company of Ballet and Contemporary Dance by Spain's Ministry of Culture. This doc shows his work, while facing the challenge of unveiling his Spanish...
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directed by Jean-Marie David, 1950-; produced by 5ème Planète and Mezzo; performed by Compañía Nacional de Danza, in Le défi Madrilène de José Carlos Martínez (Paris, Ile-de-France: Windrose (Film distributor), 2013), 30 mins
Description
Rewarded in his homeland for an outstanding career as principal dancer of Paris Opera & choreographer, José Martinez was appointed Artistic Director of the National Company of Ballet and Contemporary Dance by Spain's Ministry of Culture. This doc shows his work, while facing the challenge of unveiling his Spanish elite dancers, both at home and internationally.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Compañía Nacional de Danza
Contributor
5ème Planète, Mezzo
Author / Creator
Jean-Marie David, 1950-, Compañía Nacional de Danza
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Windrose (Film distributor)
Person Discussed
José Carlos Martinez, 1969-
Topic / Theme
Dance technique, Dance and dancing, Dance companies, Choreography, Contemporary
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 5ème Planète. All Rights Reserved.
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Freedom, Episode 1, The Holy Body Tattoo
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; choreographed by Dana Gingras, fl. 1992 and Noam Gagnon, fl. 1992; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture, in Freedom, Episode 1, in Freedom: The Holy Body Tattoo (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Based on the West Coast, this internationally acclaimed company is comprised of two dynamic choreographer/performers - Dana Gingras and Noam Gagnon. The imagery they cast is gothic, mixed with classical dance choreography against a multi-media backdrop. Their performances are highly charged, physically challenging...
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; choreographed by Dana Gingras, fl. 1992 and Noam Gagnon, fl. 1992; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture, in Freedom, Episode 1, in Freedom: The Holy Body Tattoo (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Description
Based on the West Coast, this internationally acclaimed company is comprised of two dynamic choreographer/performers - Dana Gingras and Noam Gagnon. The imagery they cast is gothic, mixed with classical dance choreography against a multi-media backdrop. Their performances are highly charged, physically challenging, and sexually raw, with a style that translates unmistakably on stage, on the web and in print. Robert Desrosiers and the Freedom crew...
Based on the West Coast, this internationally acclaimed company is comprised of two dynamic choreographer/performers - Dana Gingras and Noam Gagnon. The imagery they cast is gothic, mixed with classical dance choreography against a multi-media backdrop. Their performances are highly charged, physically challenging, and sexually raw, with a style that translates unmistakably on stage, on the web and in print. Robert Desrosiers and the Freedom crew visited with the pair just prior to their departure for a tour of Europe.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dana Gingras, fl. 1992, Noam Gagnon, fl. 1992, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954-, Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture
Author / Creator
Dana Gingras, fl. 1992, Noam Gagnon, fl. 1992, Bob Barrett, fl. 1986
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Sound Venture
Series
Freedom
Topic / Theme
Dance companies, Choreographers, Multimedia, Contemporary
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Sound Venture Productions Ottawa
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Freedom, Episode 2, Lola Dance
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 2, in Freedom: Lola Dance (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Lola Maclaughlin’s namesake company is Vancouver-based and celebrated across North America. Lola’s attention to detail and research comes from an academic mindset that forms the basis for all of her work. In fact, Lola’s search for her life’s path took her in the direction of the sciences, until the day da...
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 2, in Freedom: Lola Dance (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Description
Lola Maclaughlin’s namesake company is Vancouver-based and celebrated across North America. Lola’s attention to detail and research comes from an academic mindset that forms the basis for all of her work. In fact, Lola’s search for her life’s path took her in the direction of the sciences, until the day dance came into her life. Today she’s still exploring and tackling issues such as the environment, this time around through her art.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Robert Desrosiers, 1953-
Contributor
Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954-, Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture
Author / Creator
Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Robert Desrosiers, 1953-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Sound Venture
Series
Freedom
Topic / Theme
Dancers, Choreographers, Dance and dancing, Contemporary
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Sound Venture Productions Ottawa
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Freedom, Episode 3, Corpus
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Neil Bregman, 1954-, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995 and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 3, in Freedom: Corpus (Sound Venture), 24 mins
Humor and minimalism are the hallmarks of this Toronto-based company. Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon, partners on and off stage, bring their combined theatrical and dance backgrounds to the stage to entertain audiences around the world. Their expressive use of environments and props gives them an unique performa...
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Neil Bregman, 1954-, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995 and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 3, in Freedom: Corpus (Sound Venture), 24 mins
Description
Humor and minimalism are the hallmarks of this Toronto-based company. Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon, partners on and off stage, bring their combined theatrical and dance backgrounds to the stage to entertain audiences around the world. Their expressive use of environments and props gives them an unique performance value that puts a thought in your head and a smile on your face.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Robert Desrosiers, 1953-
Contributor
Neil Bregman, 1954-, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture
Author / Creator
Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Robert Desrosiers, 1953-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Sound Venture
Series
Freedom
Topic / Theme
Choreographers, Dance companies, Dance and dancing, Contemporary
Copyright Message
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Freedom, Episode 4, Peter Chin
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture, in Freedom, Episode 4, in Freedom: Peter Chin (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Peter Chin became a choreographer after establishing himself first as a classical pianist and composer. Add art direction to his multiple talents, and you have a combination that delivers dramatic performances with soaring soundtracks. Next to creating, Peter thrives on traveling to Asia for adventure, introspecti...
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture, in Freedom, Episode 4, in Freedom: Peter Chin (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Description
Peter Chin became a choreographer after establishing himself first as a classical pianist and composer. Add art direction to his multiple talents, and you have a combination that delivers dramatic performances with soaring soundtracks. Next to creating, Peter thrives on traveling to Asia for adventure, introspection and inspiration. His East and West aesthetics have made him a highly respected member of the international dance scene.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954-, Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture
Author / Creator
Bob Barrett, fl. 1986
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Sound Venture
Series
Freedom
Person Discussed
Peter Chin, 1962-
Topic / Theme
Choreographers, Dance companies, Composers, Dance and dancing, Contemporary
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Sound Venture Productions Ottawa
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Freedom, Episode 5, Rubberbanddance Group
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by RUBBERBANDance Group, in Freedom, Episode 5, in Freedom: Rubberbanddance Group (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
This innovative company is the brainchild of choreographer/dancer Victor Quijada, who has successfully melded his love of hip hop with classical ballet to create a dance form that is as much at home on the street as it is on stage. Raised in Los Angeles, trained in New York, and now based in Montreal, Victor has a...
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by RUBBERBANDance Group, in Freedom, Episode 5, in Freedom: Rubberbanddance Group (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Description
This innovative company is the brainchild of choreographer/dancer Victor Quijada, who has successfully melded his love of hip hop with classical ballet to create a dance form that is as much at home on the street as it is on stage. Raised in Los Angeles, trained in New York, and now based in Montreal, Victor has assembled a company through scouting hip hop clubs and classical troupes.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
RUBBERBANDance Group
Contributor
Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954-, Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture
Author / Creator
Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, RUBBERBANDance Group
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Sound Venture
Series
Freedom
Topic / Theme
Choreography, Dance performances, Dance companies, Dance and dancing, Hip hop, Ballet, Contemporary
Copyright Message
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Freedom, Episode 6, Les 7 Doigts de la Main
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995 and Neil Bregman, 1954-, Sound Venture; performed by 7 Doigts de la Main, in Freedom, Episode 6, in Freedom: Les 7 Doigts de la Main (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
This talented group of ex-Cirque de Soleil performers have been able to create a miracle project by collectively directing and choreographing an interactive theatrical experience that culls from their various skills, and features some highly acrobatic dance routines. Five of the seven members live cooperatively in...
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995 and Neil Bregman, 1954-, Sound Venture; performed by 7 Doigts de la Main, in Freedom, Episode 6, in Freedom: Les 7 Doigts de la Main (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Description
This talented group of ex-Cirque de Soleil performers have been able to create a miracle project by collectively directing and choreographing an interactive theatrical experience that culls from their various skills, and features some highly acrobatic dance routines. Five of the seven members live cooperatively in a 21st Century commune. It is this sense of togetherness, both on and off stage, that makes Les 7 doigts de le main a stand out, must...
This talented group of ex-Cirque de Soleil performers have been able to create a miracle project by collectively directing and choreographing an interactive theatrical experience that culls from their various skills, and features some highly acrobatic dance routines. Five of the seven members live cooperatively in a 21st Century commune. It is this sense of togetherness, both on and off stage, that makes Les 7 doigts de le main a stand out, must see show.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
7 Doigts de la Main
Contributor
Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954-, Sound Venture
Author / Creator
Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, 7 Doigts de la Main
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Sound Venture
Series
Freedom
Topic / Theme
Dance companies, Performers, Entertaining, Circuses, Choreographers, Dancers, Contemporary
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Sound Venture Productions Ottawa
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