Lights Dance Festival 2021: ILLuminations

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11 films in package
Respire - Repeat
Through reflection and refraction, starkly contrasted forms explore rhythm, tension and breath in togetherness.
The Beckoning
The Beckoning is a dance short film that addresses the historical & political violence of displacement/dispossession inflicted on the Black body in hopes of signifying the inherent virtue of Black life within American society.
Dansprint to you
Dancer and choreographer Yuya Yoshizaki created this dance work with the theme of €œhope, in anticipation of the future that we have yet to see beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
MMXX
MMXX is a short film which visualizes an emotional state of mind in today's world of 2020.
Dance: The Anvil
The Coronavirus is affecting all of us. The entire world trembles.
Dar/Land
A singular young man struggles to imagine a perfect world in this experimental dance film that blurs the line between reality and dystopia.
Teeter
Teeter portrays a codependent relationship between two people; one of whom plays the role of supporter and caretaker whilst the other moves freely, unencumbered by their own instability.
COMMUNION Duet # 5
Communion invites pairs of dancers, separated by physical distance and the pandemic, into a digital space to commune together and create a unique duet.
Woman
Three women, each isolated in their own room. They look within to find strength and use their experiences as women to communicate a hope for the future.
Empty Vessel
A minimalist dance film exploring intoxicated sadness and loneliness.
Out of the Folds of Women
With direction and choreography by Anabella Lenzu and videography and music by Todd Carroll, a personal vision of femininity, and what it means to be a woman, mother, and immigrant today.

The Beckoning is a dance short film that addresses the historical & political violence of displacement/dispossession inflicted on the Black body in hopes of signifying the inherent virtue of Black life within American society. The film features original poetry by Destinny Fletcher, as well as, original music by Kellen "KLASSIK"€ Abston.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    3 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Dance Is Activism Film Festival 2021
  • Director
    DeMar Walker
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