Contemporary Dance & Improvisation Vol I with Desmond Richardson
Learn an advanced Contemporary Piece and Improvisational skills! In this exclusive DVD, legendary dancer and Co-Artistic Director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Desmond Richardson, teaches you an innovative contemporary dance combination/piece. Desmond also shares his tips on how to incorporate improvisation into the movement with detailed explanations and breath-taking examples. Improvisational skills are very important as they are used in dance classes, auditions and are often required in professional jobs. Enjoy this unique opportunity to watch Desmond dance the movement the way he envisions it.
“Remember to have fun! I love the art of dance and it is my greatest pleasure to share it with you…” -Desmond Richardson
Hailed by the New York Times as one of the great dancers of his generation, Desmond Richardson is a multi-talented artist, a Presidential Scholar, Apex and Bessie award winner, and 2007 "Dance Magazine Award" recipient. He has been a principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Frankfurt Ballet, American Ballet Theater and as a guest artist with Teatro al la Scala, Royal Swedish Opera Ballet, Washington ballet, San Francisco Ballet.
Mr. Richardson has appeared on Broadway singing in the shows The Look Of Love, Twyla Tharp's Movin' Out (Tony) and received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the hit Broadway show Fosse. He can be seen on DVD in the Oscar winning film "Chicago," in the title role of Othello (San Francisco Ballet), Patrick Swayze/Lisa Niemi film "One Last Dance" and the Sony movie musical film "Across The Universe" directed by Julie Taymor.
Mr. Richardson is Co-Founder/Co-Director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet with Dwight Rhoden.
Language: English, Not Rated
Running Time: Approx. 60 minutes • Color NTSC •
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