| | |  | Ballets & Classics | Home » » » Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Beyond the Steps | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | This dazzling cinema verité documentary follows the extraordinary dancers and renowned choreographers of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater as they do everything it takes to keep American modern dance fresh and a legacy alive.
Award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen offers a rare backstage look at one of America s oldest modern dance companies at a defining moment in its history--as it settles into its own permanent home and training facility in New York City. Set against the construction of the new dance center and the creation of a new dance, every bit of passion, talent, and hard work that goes into keeping a company running is on display. The troupe seamlessly weaves from rehearsal to a triumphant tour in Russia, back to their new dream-come-true digs in Manhattan. BEYOND THE STEPS intertwines the dancers individual tragedies and triumphs with breathtaking performance footage from their journey, shining a spotlight on the story of one of America s most beloved cultural institutions. Visually stunning and emotionally poignant, the film provides a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of modern dance.
DVD Features: Love Stories: A Ballet | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater-Beyond the Step | | Director:
| Phil Bertelsen | | Format:
| Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| NEW VIDEO GROUP | | Run Time:
| 86 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| September 25, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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Better than I expectedJan 14, 2009
DVD came on time even during the christmas season rush and was great quality. The price couldn't be beat elsewhere. I will order from here again! The DVD was new and not packed in cheap packaging....
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Exceptional!! I'm glad I bought it.Nov 23, 2008
I bought this DVD because I wanted to show my children that African Americans can excel in the area of dance. This is so much more than I anticipated. In addition to truly exceptional professional dancing, there are also interviews with Judith Jamison and several of the dancers and other choreographers. We see dance rehearsals and as an added bonus there is a live performance of Love Story. My children love this DVD and I do too. We've only had it two days and already we've watched it about five times. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone interested dance, no matter how old you are.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
The Best Video in My Life!Jul 28, 2008
This is an extremely good movie. I want to become a dancer and dance at Alvin Ailey when I grow up. This video inspires me. Any kid who loves to dance and is looking for a dance video should look no furter. The dancers move so gracefully. This video would have to be my most favorite dance video ever.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent !!!!!!Feb 13, 2008
Judith Jamison, Rennie Harris and Robert Battle are awesome choreographers in the moving ballet "Love Stories" past, present,and future. "Visually Spectacular"! and the Alvin Ailey dancers are nothing short of extraordinary, they are the best, see them in various interviews, then watch them rehearse and deliver a tour de force performance! This documentary is shot in New York and Russia, and gives you a litte history on Alvin Ailey and his legacy as well as the classy Judith Jamison and what she has done to continue that legacy. Whether you are a fan of modern dance or not, I dare you to catch the Alvin Ailey Dance Company live on tour and /or order your copy of "Beyond the Steps" today....you will really be glad you did!
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