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Posted: 2/2/2010

Trailer for the documentary Breath Made Visible. Breath Made Visible is the first feature length film about the life and career of Anna Halprin, the American dance pioneer who has helped redefine our notion of modern art with her belief in dance's power to teach, heal, and transform at all ages of life. This cinematic portrait blends recent interviews with counterparts such as the late Merce Cunningham, archival footage, including her establishment of the first multiracial dance company in the U.S., and excerpts of current performances such as Parades and Changes at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, to weave a stunning, inspiring account of one of the most important cultural icons in modern dance. watch

VIDEO: Breath Made Visible: Anna Halprin, a dance revolution.

Breath Made Visible: Anna Halprin (2009) -- BREATH MADE VISIBLE is the first feature length film about the life and career of Anna Halprin, the American dance pioneer who has helped redefine our notion of modern art with her belief in dance's power to teach, heal, and transform at all ages of life. This cinematic portrait blends recent interviews with counterparts such as the late Merce Cunningham, archival footage, including her establishment of the first multiracial dance company in the U.S., and excerpts of current performances such as Parades and Changes at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, to weave a stunning, inspiring account of one of the most important cultural icons in modern dance. watch

VIDEO: Charlie Rose (April 6, 1995)

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Charlie Rose (April 6, 1995)
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Length: 56:00
Posted: 12/28/2009

Tom Edsall and Michael Kramer discuss Colin Powell's popularity, his political positions, and whether he'll run for president in 1996. Next, political strategist Ed Rollins talks about Colin Powell as an independent or Republican candidate. Then, Robert Fulghum on his new book Beginning to End: The Rituals of Our Lives, which illustrates and explains the habits of ordinary people. Finally, choreographer Merce Cunningham discusses his unique approach to dance and movement. watch

A look at the legacy of Merce Cunningham, who was credited with helping make dance a major art form in the 20th century.
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Posted: 7/28/2009
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Merce Cunningham's Xover was performed in October at Dartmouth College.
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Posted: 12/5/2008
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