Inspired by the relationship between the movements of natural moments and choreographed dance, Life Gestures is a film of dances based on the unrehearsed movements of people in their daily routines.
Becky Heist is a dance teacher and filmmaker living and working in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Angus Reid is a filmmaker now living in Hollywood.
CREDITS:
Produced & Directed by Becky Heist and Angus Reid
Choreography by Becky Heist
Filmed & Edited by Angus Reid
Boys:
Winter, Rye, Willem and Beau Hawley Bourcier
Men: Angus Reid, David Wick
Girls:
Joanna Gilkeson
Emma Jacobs
Maureen O'Brien
Taryn O'Connell
Jackie Smith
Women:
Christina Gray
Parthena Karipidis
Taous Khazem
Jennifer Wichmann
Yoga Master: Scott Anderson
Dancer: Sarah LaRose
Gardener: Jacinta Simons
Hands Performer: Becky Heist
Original Music by the Macalester College New Music Ensemble directed by Carleton Macy
Featuring:
Owen Brafford
Paulo Casaes
Laura Emberley
Adria Fernandez
Ethan Gans-Morse
Carleton Macy
Special Thanks to Macalester College Media Services Department
Running Time: 13 minutes
For further information, or to request a copy of the film, please contact Becky Heist at:
heist
macalester.edu