DANCE FILM SERIES

Enjoy film, food, drink and lively discussion with other dance lovers!

Dance lovers from all over Detroit come together for dance films, food, drink, and discussion on Tuesday evenings.  All dance films take place at the Detroit Opera House at the Ford Center for Arts and Learning.  There is a $10 charge payable at the door, and no reservations are required.  For more information, call Carol Halsted at 313.237.3426 or email chalsted@motopera.org.

Larry Glowczewski Film Curator
Film Moderator Carol Halsted

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 7pm
BALLET TEMPTRESSES – Scenes of seduction
Selections from Carmen, Prodigal Son, Salome and much more.

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7pm
SPECIAL PROGRAM
“It’s Easy!” Reminiscences of Gene Kelly with his daughter Kerry Kelly Novick. Enjoy film selections and discussion with Gene Kelly’s daughter who was in the rehearsal hall, at home, and on the set while her father created iconic films that we all treasure.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7pm
AN EVENING WITH JEROME ROBBINS
Selections from Fancy Free, New York Export Jazz, Afternoon of a Faun and others.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
COMEDY IN DANCE
Selections from Tharp, Robbins, Ballet Trockadero, and many more dances to make you laugh.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
AN EVENING OF VIENESE DANCES
Enjoy the music and movement of old Vienna with dances from Balanchine to Roland Petit

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
A full length ballet in 2 acts by Christopher Wheeldon and performed by the Royal Ballet of England.