NZ On Screen showcases historical snapshots of dance in New Zealand
on 11 January 2011
Dear All,
NZ On Screen have a growing collection of ballet and dance-related titles. Two new films have been added which are both historical snapshots of dance in New Zealand.
NZ On Screen is the NZ On Air-funded free online treasure trove of Kiwi film and television history.
Here are the two newest additions:
Our Stars Of Ballet: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/our-stars-of-ballet-1960
This National Film Unit doco illustrates the early days of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Ballet In New Zealand: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/ballet-in-new-zealand-1963
A short documentary from the National Film Unit that tracks the careers of New Zealand ballet icons Rowena Jackson and Alexander Grant.
And here are some other dance films, excerpts, and interviews of interest:
Die! Die! Die! music video featuring former RNZ Ballet member Benny Ord: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/howye-2010
Point Your Toes, Cushla! Short film about a young ballet contestant: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/point-your-toes-cushla-1998
Footage - A documentary about shoes including the allure of the ballet slipper: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/footage-1996
Haunting Douglas - excerpts from the Douglas Wright documentary: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/haunting-douglas-2003
For Art's Sake - Mary Jane O'Reilly: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/for-arts-sake---mary-jane-oreilly-1996
For Art's Sake - Michael Parmenter: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/for-arts-sake-michael-parmenter-1996
The Creakers - a piece of dance whimsy with an edge: http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-creakers-1997
If you have any questions, let me know.
Gemma
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Gemma Gracewood
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