The Men Who Danced: The Story of Ted Shawn's Male Dancers; 1933-1940

The Men Who Danced: The Story of Ted Shawn's Male Dancers; 1933-1940

36 mins | June 15, 1990

A short film that tells the story of modern dance pioneer and Jacob's Pillow founder Ted Shawn, and his mission to create an all male dance company. Featuring interviews with eight of the original Men Dancers and rarely-seen footage of the company performing in the 1930s, The Men Who Danced provides powerful insight into the early days of Jacob's Pillow and the determination and strength of character necessary to start a world-renowned dance institution.

The Men Who Danced: The Story of Ted Shawn's Male Dancers; 1933-1940

36 mins | June 15, 1990

The Men Who Danced: The Story of Ted Shawn's Male Dancers; 1933-1940
A short film that tells the story of modern dance pioneer and Jacob's Pillow founder Ted Shawn, and his mission to create an all male dance company. Featuring interviews with eight of the original Men Dancers and rarely-seen footage of the company performing in the 1930s, The Men Who Danced provides powerful insight into the early days of Jacob's Pillow and the determination and strength of character necessary to start a world-renowned dance institution.
IMDb rating 6.1
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Original title The Men Who Danced: The Story of Ted Shawn's Male Dancers; 1933-1940
Directors Ron Honsa
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