Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema - Boulder Public Library Program, 2011

Boulder Public Library Program, 2011
Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80302, USA No reservations needed. This year, in addition to the programs in the CU Atlas Black Box Theatre, Sans Souci is showing documentaries and short films at the Boulder Pulbic Library. Frame from "Of Bodies and Branches" (2011), Nicole Dagesse & Joy French Screenings: Moving Images, Mondays, October 3 and October 10, 6:30 p.m. Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library Co-sponsored by Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema, Boulder Arts Commission Dance Bridge, and Boulder Public Library Cinema Program. Installations: New & Other Worlds in Dance Cinema Wednesdays, October 5 and October 12, 3:00 - 5:30 PM (Program repeats at 4:15.) Pulse Point Media and Reading Center, Boulder Public Library Co-sponsored by Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema and Boulder Arts Commission Dance Bridge. *[Read more about the Boulder Public Library.]* *[Hide information about Boulder Public Library.]* Boulder Public Library With spaces and programs that appeal to toddlers, pre-teens, teenagers, adults and senior citizens, Boulder Public Library is not just a place to find books and magazines; it is host to lectures, musical performances, films, theater and numerous classes. Its programs and facilities, enhance the personal and professional growth of Boulder residents and contribute to the development and sustainability of an engaged community through free access to ideas, information, cultural experiences and educational opportunities. The unusual edifice is really two – connected by a "bridge" that spans Boulder Creek. The South Pulse Point, with seating for 50, is a unique space that engages audiences and the community by providing a flexible room for activities, lectures, films and meetings. This open, no doors space, lures passersby into experiencing the unknown. The 207-seat Canyon Theater is home to the BPL Cinema Program, Concert Series, Storytelling & Theater Program, and more. Hosting community events, lectures and special programming, this theater is a much sought-after treasure for local, university and regional use. The BPL Cinema Program is a member of the Boulder Cinema Alliance, a cooperative cinematic programming venture which began in 1999. This unprecedented alliance of exhibitors which includes the International Film Series, the Boulder Theater, the Boulder International Film Festival, Films at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts, the Boulder Outdoor Cinema, the Chautauqua Silent Film Series, the Stan Brakhage Film Series and the Boedecker Theater, has the goal of nurturing interest in cinema, and, by way of collaboration in programming, to create an enhanced, shared cinematic experience for Boulder County audiences. Directions: Canyon Theater is located in the north wing (Canyon Blvd. side), South Pulse Point is in south wing, (Arapahoe Ave. side), behind elevators. There is extensive free parking at 11th & Arapahoe. *[Hide information about Boulder Public Library.]* *[Read more about Boulder Public Library.]*
Monday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. Moving Images, BPL Cinema Program, Canyon Theater
photo by Michael Hart		Match Box Dances, 2011, 22 min, HDV Directed by Philippe Tremblay-Berberri Produced by Roarke Menzies and Adam H Weinert for matchboxarts Choreography by Adam H Weinert Dancing by Charlotte Bydwell, Naomi Reid Davis, Carlye Eckert, Logan Frances Kruger, Adam H Weinert Music by Roarke Menzies Filmmaker Philippe Tremblay-Berberri Costume Design by Marion Talan Production Assistance by Jonathan Mittiga Synopsis: Shot on the streets, sidewalks and loading docks of DUMBO, one of New York's most quickly changing neighborhoods, this film explores the intersection of public, private and personal gestures with an immediacy similar to that of an instant Polaroid - content, creation and production are 'of-the-moment' - producing an artifact that is both art object and document. (Brooklyn, New York, USA)

photo by Gregg Schoenberg		The Nightingale, 2011, 21 min, DVCPRO HD Produced and Directed by Greta Schoenberg Choreography by Greta Schoenberg Dancing by Maria LaMance, Nol Simonse, Brandon "Private" Freeman, Greta Schoenberg Music composed by Rob Reich Music performed by Rob Reick, Gaucho, Nice Guy Trio Cinematography by Ben Estabrook Edited by Greta Schoenberg, Ben Estabrook Synopsis: The story is told by the dance - in choreographic styles ranging from ballet to contemporary, ballroom to burlesque - in this "silent" film noir-based narrative. With an original "gypsy jazz" score and period lighting, "The Nightingale" is rich, sensual, and humorous. (San Francisco, CA, USA)

		Happy To Be So, 2010, 45 min, miniDV Produced and Directed by Yelena Demikovsky Choreography and dancing by Oleg Briansky Cinematography by Yelena Demikovsky, Hassan Kamel Synopsis: This documentary tells the story of Oleg Briansky and Mireille Briane, former principal dancers, renowned ballet teachers, and a dynamic duet for more than 50 years. Briansky, of White Russian descent, and Briane, a Parisian, met in Paris. He was hailed as "the most sought after male dancer in the world" in the 50s and she, "a born teacher." In 1963, Briansky's meteoric career was cut short by injuries. Soon thereafter, the couple relocated to New York and established the Briansky Saratoga Ballet Center, one of the most distinguished summer ballet academies in America and abroad. (New York, NY, USA)

Wednesday, October 5, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. New & Other Worlds in Dance Cinema, South Pulse Point
photo by Marvan Kwan		Boy Dancer, 2011, 48 min, HDV Produced and Directed by Dave Wilson Featuring The Parahumans Cinematography by Marvan Kwan Edited by Ed Sinclair Synopsis: In this documentary, four boys, aged 7 and 8 and beginners in dance, come together to learn hip-hop and freestyle in six sessions over a two week period. Through interviews and video diary entries they share thoughts and feelings about their personal experiences, working together, and being trained by four teachers from gym floor to stage, complete with costumes and lighting. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

photo by Denise Johnson		Against the Dark of Night, 2009, 15 min, HD Produced and Directed by Mariel McEwan Choreography by Jia Wu Featuring Jia Wu Dance Theater Dancing by Jia Wu, Maya Gingery, Michen Liu, Rosemary Candelaria, Eva Aymami Music composed by Derrick Spiva, Jr. Cinematography by Daniel Brockett, Sergio Palermo Edited by Mariel McEwan Synopsis: "Against the Dark of Night" is a modern creation myth exploring themes of disaster, rebirth, hope, and determination. Three mysterious figures move against an alien landscape as the encroaching darkness threatens extinction. One generation gives way to the next in a ritual of awareness and reaction as ancient as the fear of the dark and the desire to triumph over adversity. (CA, USA)

		The Sanitastics, 2011, 8 min, miniDV Directed by Melanie Kloetzel Produced by kloetzel&co. Choreography by Melanie Kloetzel Featuring kloetzel&co. Dancing by Caileen Bennett, Naomi Brand, Chalie Livingston, Kirsten Wiren, and Deanna Witwer Music composed by Sound selections from DJ DAVI, npotter, Jason Chatwin, saffronboy, hollywoodedge, dearnest, VTMProductions Cinematography by Jennifer Mahood and Melanie Kloetzel Edited by Jeff Curtis and Melanie Kloetzel Synopsis: A sci-fi dance spoof on the security system of the Calgary Skyway, The Sanitastics scours the system, removing any oddities, invasive species, and problematic beings. With fantastic creatures and hygienic superheroes, The Sanitastics offers a site-specific adventure of the endlessly electrifying non-place. (Calgary, AB, Canada)

Monday, October 10, 6:30 p.m. Moving Images, BPL Cinema Program, Canyon Theater
		Of Bodies and Branches, 2011, 4 min, HD Directed by Nicole Dagesse Choreography by Nicole Dagesse Dancing by Nicole Dagesse, Amy Dillahunty, Skye Hughes, Lyndia McGauhey, and Mollie Wolf Music by Chris Thile Filmmaker Joy French Live Ensemble by Psyche Dunkhase, Sam Gathman, and Nathan Wheeler Synopsis: In this sensual exploration of the energetic and kinesthetic interaction of the human body and nature, dancers emerge from the landscape of Roosevelt National Forest, emphasizing the similarities of limbs while contrasting delicate skin against deeply creviced bark. (Boulder, CO, USA)

		The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia, 2010, 72 min, HDV Directed by Arman Yeritsyan, Inna Sahakyan Produced by Vardan Hovhannisyan Dancing by Zhora Armenakyan, Knyaz Mheryan, Hovsep Beglaryan, Mamikon Papikkyan Music composed by Davit Amalyan Cinematography by Mkrtich Baroyan Edited by Tigran Baghinyan Synopsis: In this documentary, after the death of his teacher and adoptive father, 17 year-old Hovsep has to decide whether or not to accept the responsibility of being the last tightrope dancer in a society that has abandoned both him and that art. (Yerevan, Armenia, Armenia)

Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. New & Other Worlds in Dance Cinema, South Pulse Point
		The Rising Sun, 2010, 74 min, HDV Directed by Fabian Kimoto Produced by Sascha Landis Choreography by Benny Kimoto Featuring Roc Kidz Crew Music composed by Deinz Khan Filmmaker Fabian Kimoto Dancing by Dergin Tokmak & Benny Kimoto Synopsis: The Roc Kidz Crew, a group of young dancers began by breakdancing in the streets of European cities and has become one of the most well-known dance groups on the hip hop scene. This film conveys the viral enthusiasm and joie de vivre - transcending all classes, nationalities and skin colours - that these artists have been able to generate through their love for dance, music and freedom. (St. Gallen, SG, Switzerland)