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Pas de deux

Experimental film for children about dance

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Synopsis

Dressed in white in the dark.

Film commentary: Pas de deux

This experimental film features ballerina Margaret Mercier and her partner Vincent Warren. Dressed in white, the two artists dance in a black painted set.

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Film programme on the theme of dance

Enter the dance! Invite children to discover the world of dance, the beauty of bodies in movement, but also the magic of cinema and images. Films can be an excellent tool to accompanybody expression and dance learning activities at school. Discover our Thematic Programme: Choreography
For children of all ages, up to 99 years! 4 films with a total duration of 23 minutes.

Theme

Dance and choreography

Genre and keywords

Musical, experimental, body expression, ballet

Recommended age

3 years
Parental control.

Length

13 min 34 s.

Title
Pas de deux
Directed by
Norman McLaren
Music by
Maurice Blackburn
Produced
byNational Film Board of Canada in 1968
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