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Made in 1980, this film explores the contemporary dance scene through the work of seven New York based choreographers. They discuss the nature of dance and the evolution of their own work. Filmed at rehearsals, performances, and during interviews, the film is a unique primary source. The artistic roots of these seven artists can be found in Martha Graham's concern with modern life as a subject for dance and in Merce Cunningham's emphasis on the nature of movement. In the 1960s, the interaction of art forms generated choreographic innovations. Especially influential was John Cage, whose radical ideas served as a point of departure for much of the new choreography. Each of the choreographers in Making Dances draws inspiration from the Graham - Cunningham tradition, yet each makes a highly distinctive statement in dance. Structure, movement in non-fictive time and space, and the nature of movement itself are recurring themes. Making Dances reflects the diversity of contemporary dance and documents the work and ideas of seven outstanding artists.

DIRECTED BY

Michael Blackwood

INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED BY

Marcia B. Siegel

CAST

Trisha Brown

Lucinda Childs

Douglas Dunn

David Gordon

Kenneth King

Meredith Monk

Sara Rudner

PRODUCED BY

Michael Blackwood

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY

Mead Hunt

FILM EDITING BY

Peter Adair

SOUND DEPARTMENT

Ned Bastille (sound recordist)

Rick Dior (sound mixer)

CAMERA AND ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT

Mark Trottenberg (assistant camera)

David Waterston (assistant camera)

ADDITIONAL CREW

Jonathan Agnew (production staff)

Jody Saslow (production staff)

David Schmerler (production staff)

Virginia von Zahn (production staff)

Bart Weiss (production staff)

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