Dance
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: DANCES OF THE AFRICAN-GUYANESEAnthropology Dance African Studies Directed by Women
Examines the cultural roots of traditional dance in Guyana and how numerous cultural
influences have been blended in this multicultural society.
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DANCE ON THE WINDPerforming Arts Dance African-American Studies
This video intersperses interviews with African-American dancer Eno Washington with
lively performance footage and archival footage revealing links between African and
African-American dances.
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TWO FOR BALLET
This behind-the-scenes documentary examines the working relationship of choreographer
Eric Hyrst and composer Webster Young, observes Hyrst's rehearsals with the dancers
and features excerpts from several of the ballets.
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IMAGE OF A DANCERPerforming Arts Dance American Studies
Scenes of class sessions at the Marin Ballet in California, and the choreography and
rehearsals leading to a public performance, are interspersed with interviews with three
young dancers and commentary from their instructors on the intensely competitive world
of professional dance.
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FACES OF DANCE
This documentary offers an overview of the major dance trends of the twentieth century
by showcasing the work of four contemporary dancers and interviewing them about their
individual artistic approaches to dance.
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HORSE DANCING AND TASHAShort Films Native American Studies Dance Anthropology American Studies
This video tells a story in dance about two cultures-Native American and Anglo
Saxon-and about the evolution of dance itself, from nature.
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