French Baroque Dance: 2 DVD Set

Reviews

"Just as museums preserve works representative of the artistic creation of a specific era, so this video is conceived as a “museum of the dance,” designed to safeguard the fruits of years of Baroque dance research for future generations."
Jean Marie Bruson, Curator, Musée Carnavalet, Museums of Paris

"Excellent way to broaden everyone's knowledge of Baroque Dance. Filled with great historical information regarding this dance along with the choreographic notes,this DVD will show you the French presentation of this elegant dance" 
The Dove Foundation

DANCE VIVALDI
"In DANCE VIVALDI: A CONTEMPORARY BAROQUE BALLET, the feet and hands have it. The dancers torsos are generally erect and still,even when their extremities unleash an absolute fury. Elegant footwork and gracious hands - the members of L'Eventail are superbly trained Baroque dancers....and the 11 dancers' speed, precision, strength, and grace are astonishing.  The DVD menu is a basic one, that follows the music: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. I returned to all four more than once, pondering what Baroque movement means in 2007, and how it resonates in today's world..."
Kaija Pepper, DANCE INTERNATIONAL

"Exposing your children to the performing arts is always a fantastic way to broaden their knowledge. If you enjoy Ballet or want to enlighten your children, this is a wonderful video that everyone can enjoy. Watch as the performers bring the seasons to life through the art of Baroque dance." 
The Dove Foundation

“DANCE VIVALDI, choreographed by Marie Genevieve Masse, is a haunting neoclassical ballet reminiscent of Balanchine's early works. The abstraction of traditional 18th century dance phrases mixed with the fire and passion of Vivaldi's music is highly inventive.”
Catherine Turocy, Artistic Director of The New York Baroque Dance Company and Chevalier de l'Ordres des Arts et des Lettres since 1995