Dancers Using Technology

Dance on Netflix

While Youtube and Jacob's Pillow Interactive offer us video clips in an instant, sometimes we are seeking full-length videos of particular productions or of a documentary.

Browsing Netflix this weekend, I was impressed with the number of offerings on the site at this current time. Almost all must be ordered, but will quickly arrive at your home this week. I searched for about 20 different artists and productions - ranging from Martha Graham to Trisha Brown - and found a solid section. There are even several "dance for the camera" compilations.

Next time you are doing your own research, or prepping for the dance history course you teach at a college, consider the offerings on Netflix! 

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More Streaming on Netflix: Never Stand Still

My friend Tanya mentioned today that the 2011 dance film that takes place at Jacob's Pillow, Never Stand Still, can be streamed through Netflix. Yay - another recent dance film alongside Pina that can easily be accessed on the web. I am personally excited to check it out!

Read more about the film here.

 

Streaming Pina on Netflix

Unlike many other subjects, the availability and access to dance films, documentaries, ebooks, etc. is much different than many other topics. But, in this digital age, dancers and dance educators each month continue to find new and interesting things available via the web.

Today, I wanted to highlight that the Wim Wenders film Pina is available on Netflix on DVD as well as instant streaming. Talk about access to a wonderful, inspiring, and current documentary!