As the world suffocates, a helpless father fights desperately to keep his family breathing, gambling his own. This film is a part of BLOCK A (Opening Night):Airborne AbyssCapetilloWhy We Dance This film can be viewed:Virtually (Virtual Admission) ORIn-person (March 7, 5:00 PM, Ringling College of Art and Design, Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, Morganroth Auditorium)

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Airborne Abyss

As the world suffocates, a helpless father fights desperately to keep his family breathing, gambling his own.

In 1912, Puerto Rican feminist Luisa Capetillo, a lectora (reader) for cigar workers, made headlines when she decided to wear pants to work. And she refused to back down. WHAT WE LOVE:Based on a true story! Phenomenal acting and settings. Inspiring. A must-see. This film is a part of BLOCK A (Opening Night):Airborne AbyssCapetilloWhy We Dance This film can be viewed:Virtually (Virtual Admission) ORIn-person (March 7, 5:00 PM, Ringling College of Art and Design, Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, Morganroth Auditorium)

Capetillo

Luisa Capetillo, the Puerto Rican revolutionary, engages in a heated discussion with her boss upon arriving at work wearing men's pants and a blazer in early 20th century Puerto Rico. She won't back down give up until she makes her message clear.

Bring your dance shoes! To cope with the COVID pandemic, a dance teacher goes online. Join her international, diverse-age-group of students and experience the joy of dance. **NOTE: in-person showing Friday March 7th in Sarasota will be accompanied by dancing! Wear your comfy shoes Friday night and join Ketty, the dance instructor from the film, as we celebrate the joy of movement! WHAT WE LOVE:Dancing in one's living room. The sharing! All ages, all body types, all levels of ability: everyone dances, and here, they share their joy. Upbeat music! The family support. The connections between dance and film and how we come together through the arts. Ketty's vibrancy. From our NewGate School Global Campus Youth Jury:“Why We Dance” shows the joy of expression through movement and how&nbsp;that differs for everyone.&nbsp;This film&nbsp;will definitely inspire you to move and express yourself.- Nadia,&nbsp;NewGate Global Campus Youth Jury member The pandemic cannot stop these joyous and courageous dancers.&nbsp;- Ira, NewGate Global Campus Youth Jury member This film is a part of BLOCK A (Opening Night):Airborne AbyssCapetilloWhy We Dance This film can be viewed:Virtually (Virtual Admission) ORIn-person (March 7, 5:00 PM, Ringling College of Art and Design, Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, Morganroth Auditorium)

Why We Dance

Some people live to dance. We dance to live. A dance teacher and her students ages 49-85 go into the Pandemic alone and come out of it together. The film we make explores how we move through space and time, finding new relevance and joy.

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