Terpsichore (2024)
Terpsichore is a captivating exploration of dance as an art form, illuminating the passion, discipline, and vulnerability that transform movement into poetry. The documentary follows three distinct yet interconnected artists: Cece Trapani, an Irish dancer; Aurora Maur, a burlesque performer; and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), a renowned contemporary dance ensemble. Through their stories, Terpsichore reveals the universal language of dance—one that transcends genre and speaks to the depths of human emotion. Intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage offer a raw, unfiltered look at the artistry behind each performance, capturing the essence of dance as both personal expression and a bridge between artist and audience. More than a showcase of technique, Terpsichore delves into the soul of movement, celebrating its power to connect, inspire, and reveal the unspoken truths of the human spirit.
Director: Abigail Cunningham
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Devin Baker as DCDC Dancer |
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Qarriane Blayr as DCDC Choreographer |
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Debrah Blunden Diggs as DCDC Executive Director |
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Aaron Frisby as DCDC Dancer |
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Da’Rius Malone as DCDC Dancer |
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Robert Pulido as DCDC Dancer |
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Quentin Sledge as DCDC Dancer |
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Aurora Maur as Gem City Burlesque Dancer |
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Cece Trapani as Irish Dancer |
| Directing | Abigail Cunningham | Director |
| Production | Abigail Cunningham | Producer |
| Production | Grace Pritchard | Producer |
| Production | Haley Foster | Line Producer |
| Editing | Grace Lavery | Editor |
| Camera | Megan Mullen | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Kaeley Beam | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Kaeley Beam | Steadicam Operator |
| Writing | Kaeley Beam | Creative Producer |
| Editing | Kaeley Beam | Colorist |
| Camera | Megan Mullen | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Lucie Williamson | First Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Grace Lavery | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Grace Pritchard | Location Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Grace Pritchard | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Lucie Williamson | Boom Operator |
| Editing | Rhea Haas | Assistant Editor |
| Writing | Abigail Cunningham | Writer |
| Writing | Kaeley Beam | Writer |
