The Dance Goodbye (2015)

The Dance Goodbye

2015

Documentary

Synopsis

What is life like for a dancer when they can no longer dance? Inspired by Merrill Ashley's departure from the New York City Ballet as an acclaimed principal dancer, this new documentary captures the poignancy of this life turning point. After a struggle to find her next step, today Merrill Ashley travels around the world teaching Balanchine to dance companies which perform his works as once she did. This is the story of any dancer - or, in truth any one of us - who need to find their way into a new life.

Credits

Director

Ron Steinman

Cast

Merrill Ashley as Herself

Crew

Cynthia Wade (Director of Photography)

Tim Cothren (Director of Photography)

Gloria Pichhadze (Editor)

Michael J. Sudyn (Editor)

Eileen Douglas (Producer)

Ron Steinman (Producer)