The Dance Goodbye
Synopsis
What is life like for a dancer when they can no longer dance? Inspired by Merrill Ashley's departure from the New York City Ballet as an acclaimed principal dancer, this new documentary captures the poignancy of this life turning point. After a struggle to find her next step, today Merrill Ashley travels around the world teaching Balanchine to dance companies which perform his works as once she did. This is the story of any dancer - or, in truth any one of us - who need to find their way into a new life.
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May 5, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Steinman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Steinman, Eileen Douglas
- Original Title
- The Dance Goodbye
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- First Run Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Steinman
Ron Steinman, Eileen Douglas
Cynthia Wade, Tim Cothren
Michael J. Sudyn, Gloria Pichhadze
Eileen Douglas, Ron Steinman
Department Leadership Roster
Eileen Douglas
Producer
Ron Steinman
Writer
Michael J. Sudyn
Editor
Cynthia Wade
Director of Photography
Eileen Douglas
Writer
Gloria Pichhadze
Editor
Ron Steinman
Producer
Tim Cothren
Director of Photography
Ron Steinman
Director
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What is The Dance Goodbye about?
What is life like for a dancer when they can no longer dance? Inspired by Merrill Ashley's departure from the New York City Ballet as an acclaimed principal dancer, this new documentary captures the poignancy of this life turning point. After a struggle to find her next step, today Merrill Ashley travels around the world teaching Balanchine to dance companies which perform his works as once she did. This is the story of any dancer - or, in truth any one of us - who need to find their way into a new life.
Who directed The Dance Goodbye?
The Dance Goodbye was directed by Ron Steinman.
Who stars in The Dance Goodbye?
The principal cast of The Dance Goodbye includes Merrill Ashley.
When was The Dance Goodbye released and how long is it?
The Dance Goodbye was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 56m.