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Publisher
Fox Hollow Features
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"An honest look at the life of Gus Giordano, the founding father of jazz dance and master of choreography. From his early years as the son of immigrants in New York to his most successful moments as the founder of the Jazz Dance World Congress, Gus Giordano's love for dance took him to places he never imagined, where he was to touch the lives of many talented dancers and artists." --
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life and career of Gene Kelly who revolutionized musical and movie dancing, making it accessible for all people. Uses extended film clips, interviews with colleagues and critics and filmed interview segments from 1976 with Kelly.
4) Bojangles
Publisher
Showtime Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A look at the life of extraordinary tap dancing legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. This is the story of an incredibly talented man who struggled with the demons of his past and the racism of his time, but still entertained millions with his unique and complex dance style.
Publisher
Merely Marvelous, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Broadway's greatest dancing star, Gwen Verdon, overcame many obstacles, including rickets, the Hollywood system, a loveless first marriage and a difficult second marriage to choreographer Bob Fosse, to become a multi-Tony Award-winning performer. Her life is told through interviews with family members and colleagues as well as a mine of rare footage from her Broadway and film careers." --
6) Cunningham
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company are stunningly profiled in Alla Kovgan's 3D documentary, through recreations of his landmark works and archival footage of Cunningham, John Cage, and Robert Rauschenberg." --
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Documentary profiles of Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, founders of Denishawn, an early 20th-century dance company, whose then unique approach to modern dance greatly influenced contemporary dance; includes old footage of the two dancers, an invented "interview" with them, and recreations of their original choreography.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
For over three decades, there's been one singular sensation: A Chorus Line. This groundbreaking hit musical inspired by the emotional lives of dancers during the audition process. Now the story comes full circle and offers a revealing, unprecedented look at the auditions for the Broadway revival of the perennial classic. The music, the moves and the real-life drama, bringing you closer to the footlights than you ever thought possible.
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
" ... Offers an intimate portrait of prima ballerina Wendy Whelan as she prepares to leave New York City Ballet after a record-breaking three decades with the company ... We watch Whelan brave the surgery that she hopes will enable her comeback to NYCB and we watch her begin to the explore the world of contemporary dance, as she steps outside the traditionally patriarchal world of ballet to create Restless Creature, a collection of four contemporary...
Publisher
Educational Broadcasting Corporation
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"No other creative figure of the latter twentieth century was as contradictory as Jerome Robbins, and few were as controversial. Theater producer, director, and choreographer, he was a master of the Broadway musical, transforming its possibilities with such works as West Side Story, Gypsy, and Peter Pan, and was one of the greatest ballet choreographers this country has ever produced. Robbins was a five time Tony Award winner, recipient of the Kennedy...
