Dance Film Association

February 15, 2012

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Dance Film Lab: Highlights of Film History

February 20, 2012 7:30 pm- 10:00pm

Dance New Amsterdam Theater 280 Broadway (entrance on 35 Chambers)

$10 for DFA or DNA Members; $25 for Non-Members RSVP to brighid@dancefilms.org with Dance Film Lab in the subject line to reserve your place. Screening excerpts of the key films that every filmmaker should know. Focusing both on dance film and “traditional” films, this masterclass gives attendees an overview of development of film techniques, aesthetics and idioms, and discussion of concepts and the development of the cinematic form. Led by Alla Kovgan: Direcotor of Award Winning Film, Nora  

DFA SUPPORTS

Special Selections from the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

clermont ferrandProgram 1: Dance and Rhythms of Life Dance and Rhythms of Life celebrates choreography for the camera spanning over two decades. Absurdity and beauty of everyday life, personal dramas and comedies, relationships of people, objects and the machines are all expressed through dance, gesture and movement. Virtuosic, moving and inspiring! (Approx. 90 minutes) WHERE: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street, NY 10013 WHEN: Friday, March 2, 7pm COST: $12 Program 2: The Clermont-Ferrand Highlights 2011-2012 The Clermont-Ferrand Highlights 2011-2012 features a diverse and eclectic mix of recent favorites and awarded films from around the world. (Approx. 100 minutes) WHERE: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street, NY 10013 WHEN: Friday, March 2, 9pm COST: $12 Program 3: Dancing Frames Dancing Frames is dedicated to dance and choreography for camera. A dance uprising against disappearing jobs, an orchestration of football fans, a journey of light throughout the city, a dancing romance set against the backdrop of New York’s gay scene… It is a splendid and musical selection! (Approx. 80 minutes) WHEN: Sunday, March 4, 5.30pm, WHERE: Barbès, 376 9th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11215 COST: $10 (Space is limited)

Dances Made to Order

Voting closes February 17 at midnight!

dmto Dances Made to Order is a curated, monthly, online film series. Every month, we feature 3 different artists who each rise to the challenge to create a five-minute film in just two weeks in response to the ideas chosen by our audience. In 2012, we will spotlight a different American city and their unique dance culture every month. Explore America through the cinematic vision of 33 different artists without leaving your desk. Now in the second month of our series, we will feature three New York based artists curated by Zach Morris of Dance Films Association’s Dance Film Lab. Featuring: Geoffrey Ehrlich and Kelly Bartnik Hanaah Frechette Mayuna Shimizu Vote on the ideas that will inspire our New York artists’ films and pre-order your tickets from Feb 8 – Feb 16 at midnight. The New York edition will premiere on our site on March 7. Visit: www.dancesmadetoorder.com Buy a subscription for the entire 2012 season or a single, monthly ticket. Use this discount code for 20% off: DFA12 With the discount, the season subscription is only $40 and a single, monthly ticket is $8  
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