Coming...
Monday, February 20th
at 7:30PM
 
Back By Popular Demand
 
STEVEN CARAS:
SEE THEM DANCE
 
Watch the encore performance of the enormously popular documentary that takes a look at the life of the world famous dance photographer, who is also a resident of South Florida.

Although the backdrop for this documentary is the world of dance, the universal message of Caras’ story is of a young man, who courageously follows his dream—regardless of the obstacles—and makes that dream his reality.

With New York City Ballet in its golden age as the setting, this documentary by Emmy Award-winning film-maker, Deborah Novak, charts the bumpy life story of Caras, who overcame bullying from his peers and animosity from his own father, to become NYCB’s youngest male dancer.  He, then, went on to become ballet’s ultimate image maker under the tutelage of legendary choreographer, George Balanchine.*

Accompanying Caras’ honest and eloquent narrative are interviews with towering figures from the world of dance—Jacques d’Amoise, Patricia McBride, Peter Martins, Mia Michaels, Allegra Kent, Kay Mazzo, and many others whose comments provide a depth and intimacy only true insiders can provide.  Together, they offer a view of a world so utterly different than its glittering façade that you may feel you are seeing dance for the very first time.

Steve Caras’ critically acclaimed photo archive is one of the most valuable and historically important dance image collections of all time.  How it came to be is a chronicle of the birth and rebirth of the artistic spirit, and of the physical and emotional hurdles all professional dancers face, which have yet to be shared with such candid detail.

During the on-air fund-raising drive, WXEL viewers will have the opportunity to obtain a photographic print, and an award-winning poster, personally signed by Steven Caras, along with other dance-inspired thank you gifts, when they pledge their support to the station.

*George Balanchine is a Trademark of The George Balanchine Trust.