How to Buy Forward Motion

Still from 'Fold', directed and choreographed by Vena Ramphal. Stills photographer: Gregory Nixon

Still from 'Hands', choreographed by Jonathan Burrows, film made by Adam Roberts (1995)

Early in February 2010, the Forward Motion DVD box set was launched and you can now purchase your own copy of this unique collection of British dance films for only £36. The Forward Motion DVD box set is comprised of 22 dance films, with each programme presented by screen dance experts and high profile dance makers. The DVD also features interviews with the screen dance artists providing rare insight into their inspiration, approach and process.

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The Forward Motion DVD box set includes:

FORWARD MOTION: INTROS

Professor Liz Aggiss introduces the genre of screen dance. This programme includes short dance films with artist interviews. Includes Touched by Wendy Houstoun and David Hinton, Tra La La by Magali Charrier, and the rarely seen gems Basini by Liz Aggiss and Billy Cowie and Sardinas by Lea Anderson.

Click to watch a trailer and read interview excerpts from 'Intros'.

FORWARD MOTION: INSIGHTS

Dr. Vena Ramphal presents a programme of more experimental films with artists discussing their work. Features the enchanting Hands by ex-Royal Ballet soloist Jonathan Burrows and filmmaker Adam Roberts, Vanishing Point by Rosemary Butcher, and Horizon of Exile by Isabel Rocamora (winner IMZ best screen choreography 2007).

Click to watch a trailer and read interview excerpts from 'Insights'.

FORWARD MOTION: ARTISTS’ CHOICE

High profile dance makers select their favourite British dance films. Includes Akram Khan introducing Lloyd Newson’s multi-award winning The Cost of Living; Rosemary Butcher selecting an excerpt of Feature Film by visual artist Douglas Gordon; and Shobana Jeyasingh choosing Miranda Pennell’s Tattoo.

Click to watch a trailer and read interview excerpts from 'Artists' Choice'.

*Please note that the contents of DVD box set is the same as the three screening programmes, with the exception that only an excerpt of DV8's Cost of Living is included in the Artist Choice DVD. The Artists' Choice DVD programme additionally includes an excerpt of David Hinton and DV8's Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men.

For synopses of all the films included in Forward Motion click here