Reimagining Dance on Screen

Reviews / Votes

'The world of screendance is exploding but utterly overwhelming-yet finally, here is Mitchell Rose with an indispensable road map, a how-to and a do not miss it pep talk. On top of everything, Rose keeps us laughing throughout. Grab this book and keep it closer than your camera!'

Matthew Diamond, Four-time Emmy winning, Oscar-nominated director of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, DANCEMAKER.

'Mitchell Rose has redefined the landscape of dance-film with his distinctive approach. By working with film syntax as the source material for a choreographic concept, he has opened up myriad possibilities for choreographers, dancers and filmmakers. This witty and useful book provides practical support to any artist seeking to weave movement with film.'

Meredith Monk, Composer, Interdisciplinary Artist

'Mitchell has always made generous, engaging films that meld the people moving with the moving image. Now, dance makers of all ages and experiences have an indispensable guide to making films that move, and will move their audiences. Devour this book-it will lead you on a new path of endless, gratifying making. I wish I had read this eons ago.'

David Dorfman, Choreographer/Performer/Educator

'Mitchell's classes shifted my entire artistic direction. This book distills that same clarity and insight. It opened my eyes to a whole new way of seeing dance-and putting it on the screen.'

Coal Rietenbach, former student of Mitchell Rose, videographer at Alvin Ailey