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For Art's Sake - Mary Jane O'Reilly

Television (Full Length) – 1996

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Arts magazine series For Art's Sake screened on TV One on Sunday mornings, for 22 weeks in 1996. This segment on dancer/ choreographer Mary Jane O'Reilly marked the launch of her new company, Auckland Ballet. The founder of the celebrated Limbs Dance Company talks about still being involved in dance in her mid-40s, the formation of her new company, the similarities and differences between ballet and contemporary dance, and her move into making dance films. The item also features excerpts from some of O'Reilly's dance works.

Key Cast & Crew

Pietra Brettkelly

Director

Amanda Evans

Producer

Alison Parr

Presenter, Interviewer

Mary Jane O'Reilly

Subject

Produced by

Pinnacle Productions

Source

Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision

Acknowledgements

Made with funding from NZ on Air

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Arts/Culture