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Bob Fosse: Its Showtime
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directed by Lucia Helenka; choreographed by Bob Fosse, 1927-1987; produced by Lucia Helenka, Julien Plante, fl. 2008 and Stephen Arnell, Pan Productions (Marina del Rey, CA: Vision Films, 2019), 1 hour 2 mins
The life of award-winning legendary director, choreographer, and cinematographer Bob Fosse, from his self-destructive side, to his ability to adapt for each new decade from stage to screen, filling the space with creative artistic genius.
directed by Lucia Helenka; choreographed by Bob Fosse, 1927-1987; produced by Lucia Helenka, Julien Plante, fl. 2008 and Stephen Arnell, Pan Productions (Marina del Rey, CA: Vision Films, 2019), 1 hour 2 mins
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The Collaborators
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directed by Elliot Caplan, fl. 1984-2013; produced by Angela Davis, in The Collaborators (New York, NY: Merce Cunningham Trust, 1986), 56 mins
Includes informal discussion between Cunningham, Cage and Rauschenberg, plus footage from "Travelogue," "Minutiae," and "Antic Meet."
directed by Elliot Caplan, fl. 1984-2013; produced by Angela Davis, in The Collaborators (New York, NY: Merce Cunningham Trust, 1986), 56 mins
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CRWDSPCR
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directed by Elliot Caplan, fl. 1984-2013; choreographed by Merce Cunningham, 1919-2009; designed by Mark Lancaster, Mark Lancaster; performed by Merce Cunningham Dance Company (Merce Cunningham Trust, 1996), 50 mins
CRWDSPCR is among the earliest pieces exemplifying Cunningham's use of the choreographic software program LifeForms (now known as DanceForms). The LifeForms program represents the human body as a series of concentric circles. Its user can dictate and simultaneously notate a wide variety of choreographic variables....
directed by Elliot Caplan, fl. 1984-2013; choreographed by Merce Cunningham, 1919-2009; designed by Mark Lancaster, Mark Lancaster; performed by Merce Cunningham Dance Company (Merce Cunningham Trust, 1996), 50 mins
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Dance of the Instant: The New Dance Group 1945-1947
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directed by Shirley Horrocks, fl. 1984; produced by Shirley Horrocks, fl. 1984; performed by New Dance Group, in Dance of the Instant: The New Dance Group 1945-1947 (Auckland, Auckland Region: Point of View Productions, 2008), 46 mins

The New Dance Group played a key role in pioneering modern dance in New Zealand in the 1940s – an inspiring example of a young group without money or institutional support, who succeeded in creating something new in the arts by sheer determination and innovative thinking. Their story (which involves some well-kn...

directed by Shirley Horrocks, fl. 1984; produced by Shirley Horrocks, fl. 1984; performed by New Dance Group, in Dance of the Instant: The New Dance Group 1945-1947 (Auckland, Auckland Region: Point of View Productions, 2008), 46 mins
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George Balanchine
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composed by John Hill; choreographed by George Balanchine, 1904-1983; produced by Rhoda Grauer, 1944-, Muffie Meyer, fl. 1975 and Ellen Hovde, fl. 1975; performed by Raoul Trujillo, Suzanne Farrell, 1945-, Francia Russell, fl. 1956, Elizabeth Kendall and Jacques d'Amboise, 1934-; in Dancing: The Individual and Tradition, Dancing (ArtHaus Musik, 1993), 7 mins
This program presents the history of choreography based on the creativity of Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, Katherine Dunham, George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Eiko and Koma, Sardono Kusumo, and Garth Fagan. Includes examples of contemporary choreography from the USA and Japan, as well as archival fi...
composed by John Hill; choreographed by George Balanchine, 1904-1983; produced by Rhoda Grauer, 1944-, Muffie Meyer, fl. 1975 and Ellen Hovde, fl. 1975; performed by Raoul Trujillo, Suzanne Farrell, 1945-, Francia Russell, fl. 1956, Elizabeth Kendall and Jacques d'Amboise, 1934-; in Dancing: The Individual and Tradition, Dancing (ArtHaus Musik, 1993), 7 mins
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Freedom, Episode 10, ProArteDanza
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture, in Freedom, Episode 10, in Freedom: ProArteDanza (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Roberto Campanella, the creative force behind Pro Arte Danza, has caught the eye of critics and star artists alike with his innovative works. His pieces have a super charged element of passion that elevates the art of dance to new heights. Classically trained but street smart, Campanella's blend of modern dance an...
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; produced by Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture, in Freedom, Episode 10, in Freedom: ProArteDanza (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
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Freedom, Episode 17, Anne Troake
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; choreographed by Anne Troake, fl. 1993; produced by Neil Bregman, 1954-, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995 and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 17, in Freedom: Anne Troake (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Anne Troake uses her home in Newfoundland as inspiration for her highly original works. Her short dance film Pretty Big Dig is classic Troake, featuring a dance company made up of steam shovels! Her keen sense of humor is evident in choreographed works that feature both dancers and non-dancers, where she explores...
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; choreographed by Anne Troake, fl. 1993; produced by Neil Bregman, 1954-, Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995 and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 17, in Freedom: Anne Troake (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
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Freedom, Episode 18, Battery Opera
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directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; choreographed by David McIntosh, fl. 1995 and Lee Su-Feh, fl. 1995; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 18, in Freedom: Battery Opera (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
Battery Opera is helmed by on and off-stage couple Lee Su-Feh and David McIntosh. Together, the pair has meshed modern dance, martial arts, folk songs and opera. McIntosh draws from his punk rock background to contribute musical stylings that act as a true counterpoint to Su-Feh's lyrically, quirky choreography.
directed by Bob Barrett, fl. 1986; choreographed by David McIntosh, fl. 1995 and Lee Su-Feh, fl. 1995; produced by Ric Randmaa, fl. 1995, Neil Bregman, 1954- and Bob Barrett, fl. 1986, Sound Venture; performed by Robert Desrosiers, 1953-, in Freedom, Episode 18, in Freedom: Battery Opera (Ottawa, ON: Sound Venture), 24 mins
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Gayelle, 1990-1991 Series 1, Programme 12
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directed by Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990; presented by Shelley Cole, fl. 1990 and Rachel Carrington, fl. 1990; produced by Suzanne Salandy, fl. 1990 and Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990, Banyan Productions, in Gayelle (Banyan Archive, 1990), 25 mins

Opening Sequence with Theme KADAMBARI by Ron Reid.

Rachel Carrington introduces the programme and anniversary of the death of Astor Johnson.

Feature on the production of the Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT), KYO, extracts of the rehearsal for performance at Queen's Hall.

Rachel Carrington interviews Ele...

directed by Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990; presented by Shelley Cole, fl. 1990 and Rachel Carrington, fl. 1990; produced by Suzanne Salandy, fl. 1990 and Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990, Banyan Productions, in Gayelle (Banyan Archive, 1990), 25 mins
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If the Dancer Dances
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directed by Maia Wechsler, fl. 1993-2012; produced by Maia Wechsler, fl. 1993-2012 and Lise Friedman, fl. 2005, Visit Films and Walk in the Rain Films (New York, NY: Broadway Licensing, 2018), 1 hour 27 mins,
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If a dance is not danced, it vanishes. If the Dancer Dances follows a group of New York City's top modern dancers as they reconstruct an iconic and mysterious work by the legendary Merce Cunningham, revealing what it takes to keep a dance alive.
directed by Maia Wechsler, fl. 1993-2012; produced by Maia Wechsler, fl. 1993-2012 and Lise Friedman, fl. 2005, Visit Films and Walk in the Rain Films (New York, NY: Broadway Licensing, 2018), 1 hour 27 mins,
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