Never Stand Still: Dancing at Jacob's Pillow (2011)

Sub-Genres - Jazz & Modern Dance  |   Release Date - May 18, 2012 (USA - Limited)  |   Run Time - 78 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan

Documentary filmmaker Ron Honsa offers this behind-the-scenes look at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, an annual event founded by Ted Shawn in the 1930s that showcases a diverse range of dancers and styles from around the globe. Interviews with such talented hoofers as renowned ballerina Suzanne Farrell and others offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of dance, and archival footage of previous festivals allow fans a glimpse at how the event has evolved over the years.

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dance [social event], festival, folk-dance, modern-dance, world-music