![]() The Spirit Moves is a rare and vital social document providing a living record of the men and women who forged American social dance styles into an improvisational art form. Shown with its original editing, this DVD contains the only footage of this kind still in existence. The chronicle of these 20th century dance fads is essential for dance and music research, as well as for the exploration of our social and cultural history. It was recorded and created over a period of thirty years by Mura Dehn, a European filmmaker who recognized and recorded the vital contribution of African American dance to the Jazz scene and thus, to our cultural heritage. The Spirit Moves traces the evolution of African American dance in urban America. This 2-hour film documentary is the most extensive video encyclopedia from 1900 to the 1980s. ![]() This rare cultural treasure, The Spirit Moves (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) is now available on DVD. ![]()
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