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THE DANCING ROOM and MARY ANTHONY: A LIFE IN MODERN DANCE
Saturday, June 13, 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy this double-feature screening, co-presented by Dance Camera West, of two acclaimed documentaries about dance. Presented as part of the Skirball's FREE Passport Screenings film series.
Free; no reservations

The Dancing Room and Mary Anthony: A Life In Modern Dance
Passport Screenings
Saturday, June 13, 2:30 p.m.
ADMISSION:
Free; no reservations
Double-feature! The Dancing Room is a film document of a powerful, enigmatic dance work, choreographed by Kate Flatt, about the rituals of life and death in Transylvania. Filmed in an eerie underground location and specially staged for the camera, the piece draws on diverse styles from around the world. Directed by Simon Broughton and featuring striking music by Hungarian band Muzsikás. (United Kingdom, 1995, 45 min. No MPAA rating.) Co-presented by Dance Camera West.

Mary Anthony: A Life in Modern Dance profiles modern dance pioneer Mary Anthony, who for fifty years has inspired an international community of artists through her remarkable teaching, noted choreography, and spirited life. Directed by Tonia Shimin, this documentary sheds light not only on Mary Anthony's artistry but on American modern dance itself. (2004, 65 min. No MPAA rating.) A Q&A with director Tonia Shimin follows the screening.

Location Name:  Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles

Address: 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

Tel: 310. 440.4500