Where does dance come from? What is it for? Where does it go when it leaves a dancer’s body? “…the dancer from the dance” is a documentary that reveals, through beautifully danced and spoken sequences, the compelling stories and philosophies of culturally diverse, creative and poetic dancers of all ages.

Part memoir, part investigation, “… the dancer from the dance” asks multiple generations of dancers: ‘Is dance an identity? A culture? A waste of time?’ This innovative hybrid of dance film and documentary tells the poignant, sometimes
funny and always moving stories of people.

“…the dancer from the dance” was researched and developed through two Critical Path Responsive Residencies, and features many distinguished Critical Path Alumni

DIRECTOR
Karen Pearlman

PRODUCER
Richard James Allen

PRODUCTION COMPANY
The Physical TV Company

running time: 27 minutes
suitable for all ages