The Art of Making Art ART IN DANCE

This film delves into the art of making art in dance, showcasing the arduous process of transforming raw movement into a captivating performance produced by the Oregon Ballet Theatre. Through a lens of dedication and relentless effort, it unveils the grueling hours and meticulous attention to detail that dancers invest to bring the exquisite art form of dance to life for the audience's enjoyment, revealing the profound beauty that emerges from their disciplined passion. Yet, despite the challenges, the performers exude a sublime grace and artistry that transcends the toil, emphasizing the transformative power and sheer joy that dance bestows upon both creators and spectators alike.

Director: Patrick Weishampel
Original Concept: Kevin Irving
Producer: Oregon Ballet Theatre
Camera: Tom Frisch, Sean Grasso, Skye Fitzgerald
Gaffers: Michael Mazzola, Michael Weiss
Production Coordinator: Bill Anderson
Editor: Patrick Weishampel
Color Correction: Jordan Snider / Colorist Camera
Music: “Ascension” by Jordan Critz. From the album Aeon, 2015

Featured Oregon Ballet Theatre Staff:
Bill Anderson
Irina Golberg
Jeffrey Stanton
Victoria Epstein
Michael Mazzola
Ian Anderson-Priddy
Leslie Bernhard
Kevin Irving
Eileen Ehlert
Lisa Kipp
Niel DePonte
Pam Jett-Goodrich

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts:
Marty Rugger
Brandon Hoguet
Jim Burbach

IATSE Local 28:
Gary Campbell
Kerris Cockrell
James Taylor
Karen Johnson
Phil Timmons
T.J. Robertson

AFM Local 99:
Nelly Kovalev
Darryl Johnson
Hamilton Cheifetz
Carson Keeble
Melanie Yamada
OBT Trumpet & French Horn Sections

Principals:
Xuan Cheng
Chauncey Parsons
Brian Simcoe

Apprentices:
Jessica Lind
Shea McAdoo
Alexander Negron
Emily Parker
Ian Schwaner
Paige Wilkey

Soloists :
Candace Bouchard
Martina Chavez
Ansa Deguchi
Peter Franc
Michael Linsmeier

Company Artists:
Thomas Baker
Eva Burton
Sarah Griffin
Adam Hartley
Makino Hildestad
Jordan Kindell
Katherine Monogue
Kelsie Nobriga
Kimberly Nobriga
Colby Parsons
Avery Reiners

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Emma-Anne Bauman
Mackenzie Brousson
Hannah Davis
Abigail Diedrich
Alexa Domenden
Julia Jones
Elizabeth Kanning
Emilie de Siqueira
Jennah Pendleton
Sarah Whitehead
Logan Makis-Anderson

Shot on location at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR

Credit: Patrick Weishampel, Director