Inspired by the ballet and sculpture of avant-garde artist Oskar Schlemmer, and featuring performances and choreography by Mistaya Hemingway (La La La Human Steps), Love Songs for Robots is an attempt to create the sort of film Martians might make for humans. SHOWTIMES Friday, February 12 8:00 PM Buy...
The Tap Stalker strikes again, this time meeting his unassuming friend on the pier and making him tap dance in a circle… in one take! SHOWTIMES Saturday, February 13 8:00 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter Reade Theater...
Kathy Rose’s Cubano Bas shows a mysterious rite with poetic music by Greg Boyer. SHOWTIMES Saturday, February 13 1:00 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter Reade Theater...
A short introduction to the mating habits of Martians. SHOWTIMES Tuesday, February 16 6:00 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter Reade Theater...
In this unique collaboration between dancer/choreographer Ibrahim Zongo and his horse Sabak, the two are filmed along the streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in a duet of incomparable beauty. SHOWTIMES Monday, February 15 3:15 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter Reade Theater ...
The GOLDs (Growing Old Disgracefully) are a group of lively Australians, aged 60 to 90 years, who, after retiring from a range of careers, now live to dance. Despite their aging bodies, The GOLDs demonstrate what works for them: dancing together and exercising their desire...
A tailor and his wife. A day like any other: old and new customers, one after another. Then she enters. Suddenly a glimpse, a mistake… and there’s already a stitch to remove: one more word and the elbows will lightly touch. SHOWTIMES Tuesday, February 16 6:00 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter...
Agnes falls from the sky, landing at the feet of a friendly juggler who tells her the story of “The Fallen Circus.” She explains that her mother was blown away by a big gust of wind and together they set off on a journey to...
A dance and motion-capture collaboration, this film explores choreographic prompts and improvisation using 3-D motion-capture technology. The live dancer is inscribed into a 3-D visualization, which references both drawing practice and experimental animation—particularly Len Lye and Norman McLaren and their studies in moving image and...
Director Pooh Kaye’s alter ego, Alexandra, struggles with garden machinery and scrambles in the dirt as she pursues her dream of a backyard duck pond. As she launches her boat, magical events sweep her off course. SHOWTIMES Tuesday, February 16 6:00 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter Reade Theater...
Two women become immersed in their emotional responses to a combative world. Adopting the format of a band to encompass a range of activities, the film creates a sonic experience through movement and mayhem. SHOWTIMES Tuesday, February 16 6:00 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter Reade Theater...
A dance narrative set against the backdrop of New Zealand’s coastline, Loughlan Prior’s David features two parallel storylines that examine the title character’s young life and those he has come to share it with. SHOWTIMES Sunday, February 14 6:00 PM Buy Tickets VENUE Walter Reade Theater...
Martiality, Not Fighting follows a young Chinese dancer performing the role of conscientious objector. Moving through the pedestrian and the abstract, he reflects on the question “to fight or not to fight.” The choreography is infused with images drawn from postmodern dance as well as...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tabs style="horizontal_left"][vc_tab title="Synopsis" tab_id="1440525917-1-10"][vc_column_text]Centered on process and discussion, this year’s Work-In-Progress screening will feature The Other Side of Stillness by Alexx Shilling | alexx makes dances, the selected film from Dance Films Association’s Production Grant application pool. Moderated by Yara Travieso, an award-winning multimedia director,...
the birch grove is a narrative dance film about the reunion of two estranged brothers. As the story unfolds we witness the connection they both have to love and death and how they are transformed at this juncture in their lives. The film is inspired...
A short film featuring Mohiniyattam dancer Vijyalakshmi and actor Michael Irby. Featuring opera singer Peabody Southwell and Flamenco singer Jesus Montoya. Cinematograpy Joost Van Starrenburg. Original music composed by Yuval Ron. Shot on location at and made possible by the generous support of the Metabolic Studio and...
Courtesy of the artists and Kate Werble Gallery, New York Drawn from footage of a performance designed for the landmark historical rooms of the Park Avenue Armory, recently opened to the public at the time of the video’s making, Park Avenue...
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SajakThor engages with a violent political landscape that has remained challenging in Cambodia ever since the country’s last election, depicting the Apsara dancer as peacemaker....
Movement becomes imaginary as the internal feelings of beachgoer slowly unfold....
It's not just pointe and shoot. Portraiture shows what it takes to get good, unique head shots....
kym and laurel is a super 8mm film exploring personal narratives through body language. Featuring Laurel Atwell and Kym Chambers. Silent....
A Queer Venezuelan journeys through Williamsburg, Brooklyn experimenting with the body in this improvisation shot and edited in 24 hours....
niv Acosta explores the relationship between science fiction, disco, astrophysics, and the black American experience through live performance....
24 dancers embody the birth of neurons, activating the brain/body. Created in consultation with leading neuroscientists....
Narrated by Sylvia Plath's recitation of "The Applicant," a dehumanized woman uses movement to stand strong against the lacking pursuit of her suitor....
Akasha is the Sanskrit word for “aether," said to embody the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. This film uses the expressive movements of aerial and dance to explore one woman’s connection to the elements around her....
