In a rehearsal room

In Paris, at the turn of the century, two young dancers meet in a rehearsal room. Warming up, each is very aware of the other. Tentatively they come together and then, caught up in the music, they dance. A blend of ballet, music and romance.

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Credits

producer/director

David W. Hahn

production company

Otter Productions

Duration

00:11:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1976

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013807

Language

English

Subject categories

Music & Performing Arts → American Ballet Theater

Music & Performing Arts → Ballet

Music & Performing Arts → Ballet in motion pictures, television, etc

Music & Performing Arts → Dancers

Music & Performing Arts → Dancing - United States

Music & Performing Arts → Motion pictures and music

Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts

Romance

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1976

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