Terpsichore (2024)
14m
Running Time
November 14, 2024Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Devin Baker
DCDC Dancer

Qarriane Blayr
DCDC Choreographer

Debrah Blunden Diggs
DCDC Executive Director

Aaron Frisby
DCDC Dancer

Da’Rius Malone
DCDC Dancer

Robert Pulido
DCDC Dancer

Quentin Sledge
DCDC Dancer

Aurora Maur
Gem City Burlesque Dancer

Cece Trapani
Irish Dancer

Abigail Cunningham
Director / Producer / Writer

Grace Pritchard
Producer / Location Sound Recordist / Boom Operator

Haley Foster
Line Producer

Grace Lavery
Editor / Sound Designer

Megan Mullen
Camera Operator / First Assistant Camera

Kaeley Beam
Director of Photography / Steadicam Operator / Creative Producer / Colorist / Writer

Lucie Williamson
First Assistant Camera / Boom Operator

Rhea Haas
Assistant Editor
Details.
Release DateNovember 14, 2024
StatusReleased
Running Time14m
Budget$5,000
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
dance
community
self expression
personal growth
perseverance
contemporary dance
personal stories
irish dance
poetic documentary
experimental
burlesque dance