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1) Jane Comfort
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This program presents excerpts from Underground River choreographer/director Jane Comfort's innovative dance-theater work about a girl in a coma. This work features 4 performers who dance, sing, and manipulate a fascinating puppet designed by master puppeteer Basil Twist. The work, which is performed to an original score by Toshi Reagon, won a 1998 New York Dance and Performance Award. With an excerpt from a interview with the artist.
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This video presents an excerpt from "De Flor," conceived & directed by Spanish-American choreographer Margarita Guergue. Twelve dancers perform in this exploration of the concept of "flowerness" to a live music-sound mix by Hahn Rowe. With a revealing interview with the artist. Recorded in 1998 at Performance Space 122 in New York City.
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In part one of this video series, Puremovement blends hip hop movement with traditional African culture. Rennie Harris, artistic director, discusses his influences, inspirations, and technique. Watch dancers perform excerpts of Gestures, Endangered Species, and P-Funk. Performed in 1998 at Performance Space 122.
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This program features extended documentation of choreographer Charles Moulton's work that was originally showcased in the film Homecoming- Celebrating 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122. Works featured in this program include Fred (2000) and 18 People All-Star Precision Ball Passing(1984). Also included is commentary by the artist, P.S. 122 Executive Director Mark Russell, and numerous dance critics and presenters.
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This program features extended documentation of choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones' work that was originally showcased in the film Homecoming- Celebrating 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122. Works featured in this program include Knife, Tape, Rope (1985) and Specimens (1986). Also included is a commentary by the artist, P.S. 122 Executive Director Mark Russell, and numerous dance critics and presenters.
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This program features extended documentation of choreographer Doug Varone's work that was originally showcased in the film Homecoming- Celebrating 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122. Works featured in this program include After You've Gone (1995) and Cantata 78/Every Waking Hour (1985). Also included is commentary by the artist, P.S. 122 Executive Director Mark Russell, and numerous dance critics and presenters.
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This program features extended documentation of choreographer Ann Carlson's work that was originally showcased in the film Homecoming- Celebrating 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122. Works featured in this program include Bird (1998) and Real People (1983). Also included is a commentary by the artist, P.S. 122 Executive Director Mark Russell, and numerous dance critics and presenters.
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300 lb. Lawrence Goldhuber and 110 lb. Heidi Latsky are an arresting dance couple. Former members of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company the two collaborate here with visual designer Leslie Dill and video artist Douglas Rosenberg on from Worst Case Scenario - a meditation on hate. An excerpt from this stunningly beautiful and provocative dance theater. With an excerpt from a interview with the artist. Recorded in 1999 at Performance Space 122 in...
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In the conclusion of this video series, Puremovement blends hip hop movement with traditional African culture. Artistic director Rennie Harris discusses his influences and inspirations. Watch dancers perform excerpts of March of the Antmenand Continuum. Performed in 1998 at Performance Space 122.
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This program features extended documentation of choreographer Jennifer Monson's work that was originally showcased in the film Homecoming- Celebrating 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122. Works featured in this program include Homecoming Improvisation (2000) and Finn's Shed(1991). Also included is a commentary by the artist, P.S. 122 Executive Director Mark Russell, and numerous dance critics and presenters.
11) DD Dorvillier
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This program presents excerpts from "Meatallaround" a dance/performance work conceived and directed by Dorvillier that reflects on the children's story of Ferdinand the Bull. 6 dancers cast as bulls, horses, matadors and St. Sebastian enact a wildly, anarchic mise-en-scene. Recorded in 1996 at Performance Space 122 in New York City. Plus excerpts from a revealing interview with the artist.
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This program offers a fascinating portrait of choreographer, dancer, philosopher and writer Kenneth King who pioneered investigations into combining dance and text in live performance in New York in the 1970-90s. Featured are excerpts from a performance of dance solos and readings that marked the publication of King's Writing in Motion: Body-Language Technology published by Wesleyan University Press presented at the Danspace Project in New York City...
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The island of Jamaica comes alive in this program featuring Jamaican Storyteller/Performer Thomas Osha Pinnock in an excerpt from his solo show, Reggae Boogie Talk Show. In this program the artist illuminates, in a heartfelt and charming manner, folk tales and myths from his homeland. Using an array of voices for the characters, inventive movement and music Pinnock brings to life the spirit of Reggae culture. Recorded in 2000 at The Kitchen in New...
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African-American choreographer/dancer Ron Brown is one of the rising stars of American Modern Dance. This program documents his return to Performance Space 122 in New York City in 2000, the theater where he launched his career, where he performed 2 solos especially for Charles Dennis' feature length documentary film Homecoming - A Celebration of 20 Years of Dance at P.S. 122. Featured in this program is Forgiveness, a collaboration with poet G. Winston...
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In March 2003 choreographer Neil Greenberg and video artist Charles Dennis collaborated on the creation of "TWO" - a supremely elegant work that married live dancing with live and pre-recorded dance video. Jennifer Dunning of The New York Times voted "TWO" one of the 10 best dances of 2003, "..."TWO" ....creates a vast space - thanks to video." In "TWO" video images appeared on a backdrop as the dancers moved & operated 2 live cameras. At other times...
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Choreographer Douglas Dunn and Playwright Jim Neu joined their talents to create Aerobia - a dance-theater work that pokes fun at America's obsession with health clubs. This program features excerpts from a performance of Aerobia which was recorded at P.S. 122 in New York City in November, 2001. Douglas Dunn is one of New York's most acclaimed choreographers. A former member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Dunn has led his own company for the...
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This program of the two-part series continues on choreographer/poet Claire Porter as she explores human anatomy in her full evening's piece Namely, Muscles. In this work she recites 30 plus poems that she has written as she performs movements that enact 68 major muscles of the body and then some. Poems include Psoas - The Tender Bender, Gluteus to my Ears, Long in the Head, Just the Meat, The Rotator Gang, Names on your Nerves, Tongues, And Now a...
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Sign Language
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"The Rosa Lee Show (2004-2008) DVD is a collection of original performance art compiled from four years of live touring. While the material on the DVD originates from the live show, most of it has been filmed in the studio bringing to life the characters, stories, music, and poetry of the live show. In addition to this, there are bonus features containing previews, alternate edits, behind the scenes, and select footage from live performances throughout...