San Francisco Dance Film Festival presents
Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance
Friday, May 13, 2022
6:00pm | VIP Reception in Brava’s Cabaret
7:00pm | House Opens
7:30pm | Program begins
Steps of Freedom reveals how Irish dance was shaped over centuries through interactions with many cultures as it evolved from a simple folk dance to become a global phenomenon loved by millions around the world. The film shows how Irish dance has both been influenced by and influenced the dance of many cultures, including African-American dance, and how it developed as an expression of resistance.
The documentary features stunning original performances by some of the greatest Irish dance practitioners of the present day and a wealth of archive materials including films, photographs and witness accounts revealing how Irish dance has been practiced through history. There is a strong American current running throughout the story as we show how the Irish diaspora played a pivotal part in shaping the form particularly during the last century.
Program concludes with a live performance by dancers from the Boyle Irish Dance Academy of San Francisco.
Runtime 95 minutes.
TICKETS
General Admission: $15.00
VIP Reception in Brava’s Cabaret: $40.00