Phoenix Dance

A heroic journey of transformation and healing, Phoenix Dance challenges our expectations of what it means to be "disabled." In March, 2001, renowned dancer Homer Avila discovered that the pain in his hip was cancer. A month later, his right leg and most of his hip were amputated. Through interviews, studio rehearsals, and performances, Phoenix Dance follows the evolution of Pas, a pas de deux created for Avila by choreographer Alonzo King.

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16 minutes

Year:

2006

Director:

Karina Epperlein

Cast:
Crew:
Karina Epperlein

Director

Karina Epperlein

Writer

John Knoop

Director of Photography