When so many organizations in one community come together to present an event, it can only mean one thing; that there’s going to be a cause for celebration! Presented in partnership with the Alamo Drafthouse, the Dallas VideoFest/Video Association of Dallas, the Dallas Movement Lab, the Arts Mission Oak Cliff, TheaterJones, Moca Media, Dallas Feldenkrais and 3 Stars Jewish Cinema, the award-winning documentary, “Mr. Gaga” will screen one night only at the Alamo Drafthouse Cedars located on Lamar.
Director Tomer Heymann followed the famous Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin for eight years to present an insightful film on one most important choreographers in the world. Ohad Naharin, director of the Israeli Batsheva Dance Company, is the creator of the innovative dance style he called Gaga. The movie features rehearsal footage of breathtaking dance sequences interspersed with interviews of extraordinary dancers from major studios from all over the world.
Not only will Dallas get a chance to see this award-winning film, but a Gaga Toolbox Workshop will be presented from Friday, January 26th through Sunday, January 28th with Gaga teacher Amy Morrow with a performance on Saturday, January 27th. For three days in January, Dallas residents will have a chance to dive deep into the innovative dance movement. The workshop is open to non-dancers and dancers alike, age 16 and older and lucky for us two-left footers, no previous experience is required. The January workshop is presented by Dallas Movement Lab, in partnership with The Theorists and Arts Mission Oak Cliff.
In conjunction with the workshop, Morrow will present a work in progress, “Conversation While Dancing,” on Saturday, January 27th, from 8 to 9 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.thetheorists.org/events/conversation-while-dancing
Certified directly by Ohad Naharin in the inaugural teacher training program, Amy Morrow travels internationally offering Gaga & Toolbox Workshops as well as Ballet and Indian Dance. She is also a choreographer, consultant and founder of AM Arts.
And if you haven’t been to the Alamo Drafthouse before, I can’t think of a more perfect time to check out this innovative theatre. Besides screening films, they serve dinner, drinks, and host fabulous events which is why they’ve earned two thumbs up from Entertainment Weekly (#1 theater in America), Wired.com (Coolest Movie Theater in the World) and Fandango.com (One of the Best Theaters in the Country). But if the film sold-out ~ don’t despair, it’s available on NETFLIX.
Film Screening:
- In Hebrew & English
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Wednesday, January 24th at 7:30 pm
- Q&A with Gaga teacher Amy Morrow following the film
- Tickets: $10 online at www.drafthouse.com/dfw/theater/cedars or at the door (if still available), or through membership with 3 Stars Jewish Cinema at www.3starscinema.com
- Alamo Drafthouse Cedars,
1005 South Lamar,
Dallas, TX. 75215.
Dance Workshop:
- Friday, January 26th, 7-9 pm
- Saturday and Sunday, January 27 & 28, 11 am – 3 pm
- Hosted by Arts Mission Oak Cliff,
410 S. Windermere Avenue,
Dallas, TX. 75208.
Workshop Cost:
- Advance: $150
- At door: $175
- Register on Brown Paper Tickets: www.gagadallasjan2018.brownpapertickets.com
