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For the first time in Canadian dance history, eight of the country’s leading dance companies gathered to perform on a single stage. The time, May 1981. The place, the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The event, billed as the Canadian Dance Spectacular, offered a rich program of classical and jazz ballet, modern dance, gymnastics, pantomime and theatre. As well as recording this outstanding performance, Gala went backstage to capture the pre-performance jitters and post-performance elation. A film that showcases Canada’s cultural heritage. Film without words.
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ACMI Identifier
307248
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Entertainers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ottawa (Ont.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture - Social aspects
Feature films → Feature films - Canada
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dancing - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Dancing - Canada
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Dance companies
Music & Performing Arts → Dancers
Music & Performing Arts → Entertainers
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz dance
Music & Performing Arts → Modern dance
Music & Performing Arts → Music and dance
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)