Chautauqua Dance Collection

Chautauqua Dance Collection

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Chautauqua Dance Collection
  • Chautauqua School of Dance

    A short documentary about the Chautauqua School of Dance, featuring Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux (Director, Chautauqua School of Dance), Pat Feighan (President, Chautauqua Dance Circle), Sasha Janes (Director of Contemporary Studies), and several 2021 Chautauqua School of Dance participants.

    About Chau...

  • Misty Copeland

    Originally broadcast at 10:45 a.m. ET Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

    A trailblazer and history-maker in her field, Misty Copeland began her ballet studies at the age of 13, and in June 2015 was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre — making her the first Black woman to ever be promo...

  • Hope Boykin Dance Showing

    Originally broadcast Friday, December 23, 2022.

    Join choreographer and dancer Hope Boykin and four dancers for a showing that invites us into Hope’s process as an Artist in Residence at Chautauqua. This performance includes previously choreographed works and a look at movement in process and con...

  • CHQ Backstage: Do the Hustle

    Originally broadcast Friday, December 9, 2022.

    Lead by Emmy-award nominee Chari Glogovac-Smith, dancers of Do the Hustle join Deborah Sunya Moore for an exclusive backstage interview.

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwe...

  • Another Dance Film

    Filmed in New York, USA 2020
    Directors: Henry Joost + Ariel Schulman
    Choreographer: Andrea Miller
    Featuring: Sara Mearns
    Composer: Antonio Sánchez
    Cinematographer: Paul Daley
    Production: Supermarché & KK Films
    Producers: Orlee-Rose Strauss, Kazim Karaismailoglu
    Co-Producer: Nev Schulman
    Editors: ...

  • BOAT

    A GALLIM debut film by Andrea Miller and HELIX Films, presented by Northrop at the University of Minnesota.

    Cast:
    Allysen Hooks
    Christopher Kinsey
    Sean Lammer
    Taylor Stanley
    Haley Sung
    Georgia Usborne

    *with special appearances by Mateo and Noa Rengifo-Miller

    Story by Ben Stamper and Andrea M...

  • Shaping Absence

    From Shaping Absence: a Dance Film by Andrea Miller about the creative process during quarantine.

    August 2020
    Created for First Republic Bank
    Filmed & edited by Ben Stamper

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New Y...

  • into the clouds

    *The following film is intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion advised.

    An original film for Bang on a Can

    Music: "into the clouds" by Julia Wolfe
    Choreography by Andrea Miller
    Video by Ben Stamper
    Dancers: Marc Anthony Gutierrez and Emma Thesing

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautau...

  • new song

    Commissioned by New York City Ballet for their Digital Fall Season, "new song" premiered on October 29, 2020.

    Performed by New York City Ballet dancers: Harrison Coll, Unity Phelan, Indiana Woodward, Sebastien Villarini-Velez

    Choreography by Andrea Miller, Directed by Ezra Hurwitz, Director of ...

  • Dance Theatre of Harlem: Creating the Hazel Scott Ballet

    Dance Theatre of Harlem: Creating the Hazel Scott Ballet

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship an...

  • Dance Theatre of Harlem: Orange (excerpt)

    Dance Theatre of Harlem: Orange (excerpt)

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and...

  • At the Time

    *This program is intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion advised.

    "At the Time" is written and choreographed by Cassandra Trenary and directed by Nathan Johnson.

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New Yor...

  • Dance Theatre of Harlem: Balamouk (excerpt)

    Dance Theatre of Harlem: Balamouk (excerpt)

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, a...

  • Dance Theatre of Harlem: Chaconne

    Dance Theatre of Harlem: Chaconne

    About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreat...

  • Dance Theatre of Harlem Lecture Demonstration

    An informal presentation on the art and science of classical dancing, a lecture/demonstration is a fun and accessible introduction to ballet. Specific exercises that develop jumping, turning, partnering, lifting, and dancing on pointe are demonstrated and explained. Throughout, excerpts from Danc...

  • Dance Theatre of Harlem: Conversation with Virginia Johnson & Tiffany Rea-Fisher

    Originally broadcast at 12 p.m. ET Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

    A founding member of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Virginia Johnson was one of its principal ballerinas over a career that spanned nearly 30 years. After retiring in 1997, Ms. Johnson went on to found Pointe Magazine and was editor-in chie...

  • Dance Theatre of Harlem: Conversation with Virginia Johnson, Artistic Director

    Originally broadcast at 12 p.m. ET Friday, April 16, 2021.

    A founding member of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Virginia Johnson was one of its principal ballerinas over a career that spanned nearly 30 years. After retiring in 1997, Ms. Johnson went on to found Pointe Magazine and was editor-in chief f...

  • A Ballerina's Battle with Bone Cancer

    Originally broadcast at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday, August 20, 2020.

    This short documentary interview tells the story of Washington Ballet Ballerina, Chiara Valle (Chautauqua School of Dance Alumna 2016-17), who was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare type of pediatric bone cancer at the age of 19. He...