ARTSCAPE: THE ABC OF DANCE 4 FILM

10pm Tuesday, 08 April 2008

The ABC of Dance 4 Film will challenge your expectations and tantalise your senses. Hosted by Australian dancer and choreographer Frances Rings and UK hip hop artist and theatre director Jonzi D, the three episodes showcase short dance films from around the world.
The series is a unique collaboration between ABC TV, Channel 4 (UK), Arts Council England and the Australia Council for the Arts. The films have been sourced from eight different countries and also include five films that were chosen competitively to be especially commissioned for the project.
Interviews with some of the dancers and creators provides a fascinating insight into their creative processes. Each of the films vary in style; from the impressionistic and narrative to pop culture and hip hop as well as the classically inspired. Open your mind and enjoy the visual delight of these original and entertaining dance films.