Miserere Nobis

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This program showcases the work of New York modern dance choreographer Jennifer Muller and her company The Works. Jennifer Muller has been a pioneer in the field of "physical theater"since the 1970...

This program showcases the work of New York modern dance choreographer Jennifer Muller and her company The Works. Jennifer Muller has been a pioneer in the field of "physical theater"since the 1970's and her influence in that genre has beem compared to Pina Bausch. Jennifer Muller/The Works is a diverse company featuring dancers from many countries. The company frequently performs abroad as well as maintaining a base in New York City. This 2 dvd program features 5 recent choreographic works by Jennifer Muller - "Alchemy" (2015), "Grass" (2014), "Helix" (2014), Miserere Nobis" (2014) and "Whew!" (2014). Also featured in this program are excerpts from a revealing interview with Jennifer Muller. The interview clips are organized by talking points and are accessible via a scene selection menu. Topics covered include, Muller's childhood & early involvement with dance, her training, her teachers and major influences, the Muller technique and commentary on each of the dances that are featured in the program. Alive & Kicking is an ongoing video documentary series that showcases the dance & performance artists who are expanding the parameters of contemporary performance.

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