The Rift: ballet action micro-short film, 720p HD version

Choreographer Donna Greenberg set this dance to Robert Schumanns brief and dramatic Davidsbundlertanze Op 6: Ungeduldig - only 45 seconds in length! The Rift features Järvi Raudsepp as the Fairy Maiden and Anton Pasquarella as The Wanderer. Fierce, over-the-top performances by Jessica Campbell, Mariline Goodhue and Lindsay Sutton as The Fates. All dancers are from Ballet Espressivo. The Rift stands alone as a complete work, though integrates smoothly with the larger story told in The Wanderer, already in post-production. The Wanderer is filmed in full 1080p High Definition. Sliding along inches from the floor on a dolly was Director of Photography Hal Swann, though one doesnt even _see_ the dolly work here. More acrobatics by steadicam operator and commercial director Paul Cormack, whose footage isnt even in this piece. Unable to stick to the lights-and-camera part, Hal Swann is also the editor of The Rift. Sparkly, vampy costumes by Donna Greenberg. Emphasizing wide eyes and sculpted cheekbones are make-up artists Amy Banman, Mariam omary and Christina Ruffino. Naxos won't let us be silly about this part: Music: Robert Schumann: Davidsbundlerstanze Op. 6: Ungeduldig. Benjamin Frith, piano. Courtesy of Naxos of America Created, directed, produced and copyright ©2009 by Donna Greenberg. We'd love you to follow us on Twitter twitter.com and visit our blog donnagreenberg.com for ongoing insight into the creation of ballet films, and other news as suits our fancy Thanks to ...

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