*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
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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 ...
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...
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...