Bridgeman Arts
Sugar cane farmers and dancers in Guadeloupe, Antilles, 1950s
Clip 9 from 'Paradis Antillais', a 1950s documentary about Martinique, the Antilles and the West Indies. In this clip, farmers work with sugar cane, and transport their crops. Dancers dance to a drum beat and a band.
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Polynesian people dancing in the forest. France, 1955
Clip 7 from the 1955 film 'La Piste Du Soleil', exploring the possibilities of exotic photography in France. Scenes of Polynesian women dancing and running through a forest while a man plays a guitar-type instrument. A man cuts some...
Bridgeman Arts
Open-air ballet in Monte Carlo. French Riviera, 1951
Clip 2 from the 1951 French language film 'Croisiere Bleue' about the South of France, the French Riviera, Monaco and Monte Carlo. Four ballet dancers perform on an outdoor stage. Close-ups of the dancers as they dance.
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Disabled children learn to express themselves through dance thanks to program at the National Dance Insitute in New York
D.R.E.A.M. PROJECT HELPS DISABLED CHILDREN EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH DANCE
Whether it's jumping, waving, or something as expressive as moving your eyebrows, anyone can dance.
That's the idea behind the...
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: TRISHA BROWN
English/Nat
Story: Trisha Brown
Location: Rouen, Normandy
Date: Recent
American dancerchoreographer TRISHA BROWN aims to take our ideas of dance into the future.
Trisha hops to challenge our preconceptions about dance, and also it's...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Cheek-to-cheek in Bucharest tango revival
VOICED: Cheek-to-cheek in Bucharest tango revival
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Indians turn to traditional dance
Once performed in temples and royal courts India's classical dance has found international resonance with troupes performing around the world and now back home its popularity is booming
Bridgeman Arts
Traditional Ukrainian wedding celebrations and dancing. Natural landscapes, Ukraine, 1970s
Clip 11 from the film 'Mon Ukraine' (My Ukraine) from the 1970s, exploring landscapes, sites and everyday life in Ukraine. Close up of a Ukrainian orthodox bride. Country wedding, bride coming to a cart, two women carrying a rind-shaped...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Ballet greats unite for London Ukraine benefit gala
World famous ballet dancers from Russia and Ukraine, Argentina, Cuba, France and Japan rehearse before a gala in London to raise funds for Ukraine and send a message of peace (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Take a hip hop lesson a la francaise
VOICED : Take a hip hop lesson a la francaise
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Football and dance team up in London ballet
CLEAN : Football and dance team up in London ballet
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Cheek-to-cheek in Bucharest tango revival
The soulful passion of the tango has long been one of Argentina's most famous exports -- one which established itself firmly in Romania during the interwar years. Bucharest, Romania. (Footage by AFP/Getty Images)
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Fashion and traditional dress in Guadeloupe, Antilles, 1950s
Clip 12 from 'Paradis Antillais', a 1950s documentary about Martinique, the Antilles and the West Indies. In this clip, women pose and rotate for the camera, wearing traditional dress and costumes. A woman lays by the beach in the...
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Dancing, camels and boats. Algeria, 1947
Clip 8 from 'Deglet-Nour, Doigt de Lumiere', a 1947 documentary about Algeria during French colonization. Men and women dance in traditional costume by a fire. Caravans of camels move through the desert. A map of Algeria highlights its...
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School performances, parades and choir singing. Estonia, 1971
Clip 9 from the 1971 documentary 'Estonia' made in the Soviet Union, dubbed in French. Older school children in traditional dress give flowers to elders. Students perform dances on stage. A band plays music and a community parade walks...
Curated Video
INDIA: ORISSA: ODISSI CLASSICAL DANCE SCHOOLS
English/Nat
In India, classical dance is not only a performance medium but a connection to religious and cultural traditions which stretch far into the ancient past.
Odissi, a classical dance style from the eastern Indian state of...
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A Miami-based dance group includes those who don't have full use of their bodies. In fact, those with disabilities are encouraged to express themselves through what the founder calls "inclusive dance." (March 6)
Karen Peterson and Dancers is a non-profit dance organization based in Miami. Karen Peterson, founder and artistic director, started the company in 1990 out of a desire to expand herself as a choreographer. Peterson refers to the dance...
Curated Video
Pharrell, Little Big Town surprise Opry fans with new collaboration
PHARRELL WILLIAMS JOINS LITTLE BIG TOWN ON STAGE AT THE GRAND OLE OPRYCountry stars Little Big Town surprised fans at their Grand Ole Opry show Tuesday (7 JUNE 2016) when they brought out producer and recording artist Pharrell Williams...
Bridgeman Arts
Juan-les-Pins 1952 - cabaret at nightclub, exercise bike competition, can-can dancers and ballroom dancing
Part 3 of 1952 promo film about Juan-le-Pins. Cabaret, exercise bike / bicycle competition, cabaret, French cancan, dancers on the dance floor.
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Folk performances, traditional dress, and sight-seeing in Ukraine, 1970s
Clip 6 from the film 'Mon Ukraine' (My Ukraine) from the 1970s, exploring landscapes, sites and everyday life in Ukraine. Group of people walking the street in medieval armour / armor followed by people in suits. People sitting on chairs...
Curated Video
Aztec culture alive and well in Mexico
Mexico City - September 9th, 2008
1. Wide shot Zocalo, main square in Mexico City.
2. Full shot of street sellers in downtown Mexico City.
3. Detail shot of native Mexican's hands making art crafts.
4. Wide shot of native Mexicans...
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Rockabilly culture is big in Japan
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Tokyo, 3 May 2009
1. Mid of a rockabilly from the Jakoh Rock 'n' Roll group member, Tsukamoto Seiji, styling his hair with hair spray
2. Rear view of Tsukamoto using his...
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First public appearance of Rio 2016 Olympic, Paralympic Games Mascot
The Organising Committee for the 2016 Olympics unveiled the Games' mascots at a public school in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
A bright yellow cat-like figure, which also combines elements of monkeys and birds, has been revealed as the...
Curated Video
Degas at the Ballet blockbuster opens in London
AP Television
London, UK - September 13, 2011
1. Various of pastels and paintings of ballet dancers by Edgar Degas
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jill DeVonyar, co-curator, Degas and the Ballet:
"Actually there is a very tough side to Degas,...