For 85 years, the cinematic collaborations of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers have been dazzling audiences with their goofy spirit, irresistible romance, and exquisite dancing. Separate, the actors were clever, attractive, and full of good humor. Together, they became magnetic and simply gorgeous to watch. Nothing compares to any one of their dances, whether it’s… Read more »
Guest post by Shannon Boyer. This week’s showing of Miloš Forman’s Hair (1979) and Taylor Hackford’s White Nights (1984) is exciting not only for the quality of the films, but how they both include the groundbreaking choreography of Twyla Tharp. An Indiana-born award-winning choreographer, dancer, and writer, Tharp recently partnered with Indiana University to bring… Read more »
Guest post by Selene Carter. The Twyla Tharp Dance & Film Collaborations film series celebrates the singular opportunity IU Bloomington students have to study the creative process of one of the greatest American artists of our time. Tharp transcended the limits of concert dance into Broadway, TV and film. She shaped the twentieth century and… Read more »