Film Night | Spotlight on Dance: 'Cunningham' & 'Pina'

Join us on August 10 for a special spotlight on dance! We will be screening two iconic films exploring the work of important contemporary choreographers. 

We will be screening both films in our Ledcor Theatre and will be joined by our community partner Mile Zero Dance who will introduce the films.  

Watch either film for $10 or both for $15. Members to the AGA are 25% off. We are celebrating dance as part of public programming for our current exhibition Dance Party. 

6pm | Cunningham (2019, 133 Minutes) 

The iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company is stunningly profiled in Alla Kovgan's documentary, through recreations of his landmark works and archival footage of Cunningham, John Cage and Robert Rauschenberg. 

8pm | Pina (2011, 109 Minutes) 

Directed by Wim Wenders, Pina is a tribute to German dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch. On June 30, 2009, during the preparation for the film, Bausch died unexpectedly. While Wenders cancelled the project, the dancers of Bausch's company (Tanztheater Wuppertal) convinced him to proceed as planned to memorialize Bausch and some of her choreography.   

About Mile Zero Dance: Mile Zero Dance (MZD) is a dance-based arts non-profit organization based out of Edmonton, Canada, and is a member of the CanDance Network of presenters, the Alberta Dance Alliance, and Theatre Alberta. Since 1985  we have been devoted to the creation, training, and presentation of contemporary dance, and moved into producing complete seasons of artistic works in 2005.   

About Film Night: Film Night is part of AGA’s public programming that highlights themes from current exhibitions or social and cultural affairs. Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a screening of film that may be missed on the big screen. If you would like to be notified about upcoming films or to suggest a film for screening, please email Michael at Michael.Goto.Magnussen@youraga.ca. Alternatively, you can subscribe to our E-News or follow us @youraga on social media to get the latest news.