In today’s Pas de Cast, we’re launching a new episode series where, rather than a specific location or film, we will be exploring how specific genres of dance intersect with cinema and technology. Ballet originated as a combination of choreographic display and social dance, and we have seen this evolve as our capacities to both choreograph and be social expand.Like a Ballet you may see In the theatre, We’re splitting today’s show into acts. In act one, we’ll talk about a range of examples of ballet on screen, from mainstream to experimental.  In act two, will focus on how ballet has been and continues to be used as a tool beyond pure entertainment. Highlighted in this Episode:Pas de Deux (1968)Dir. Norman McLarenProd. National Film Board of Canada @onf_nfbLaurencia (2013)Dir. Ben EstabrookPOST BALLET - Waltz of the Snowflakes - on the naval baseChor. Robin Dekkers (they/them)Featuring Post:ballet and Berkeley Ballet Theater studio companyJess and Morgs collaborations with The Scottish Ballet@jessandmorgsHong Kong Ballet@hongkongballetLA Dance Project & Benjamin Millepied@ladanceproject  Features mentioned in this episode:The Red Shoes (1948)An American In Paris (1951)Singin’ in the Rain (1952)Children of Theatre Street (1977)Center Stage (2000)Mao’s Last Dancer (2009)The White Crow (2009)Black Swan (2010)Other Shorts mentioned in this episode:The StopThe Bailey’s Nutcracker (2013)Lil Buck with Icons of Modern Art (2016) BONUS READING:Russia:How Russia uses ballet as propagandaSoviet Broadcasts of Swan Lake are basically  a political tropeBallet, propaganda and politics in the Cold WarHow Ballet Became a Political Football Between East and WestCuba:Defectors land on their feetThe Cuban National Ballet: Sixty-six years of gloryCuban National Ballet Company Thrives Thanks to Fidel CastroChina:From propaganda ballets to dance for the people --ANNOUNCEMENTS:Meet the Frameform team in person and see dance on the big screen at the 6th annual Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival in Washington, DC Oct 8 2022. Schedule and details: www.capitoldcfestival.comSocial: @capitoldcfestivalWatch “The Reality of a Dream” co-presented by Dancinema and Goh Ballet this November 1-December 31 on demand at www.dancinema.co/watchCheck out the International Screendance Calendar to browse a variety of opportunities including festivals, workshops, and residencies.  This resource is updated regularly and is always open to contributors! –Got a question or suggestion? Email us at [email protected]–Instagram

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