Breaking Form

A greyscale image of two men in tuxedos alongside two women in formal gowns. The couple on the left strikes a traditional dance pose, while the couple on the right is caught mid-motion. The woman holds on the man's arm as the man move sideways, a funny expression on his face.

Documentary feature “Breaking Form” explores the 40-year career of choreographer Jane Comfort, who emerged in the late 1970s with experimental fusions of text, rhythm, and movement that spoke to the social issues of her day.

In an intimate and wide-ranging portrait of maverick choreographer Jane Comfort, “Breaking Form” explores a creatively rich chapter in New York City’s downtown dance scene and its legacy today. Beginning in the late 1970s and spanning her 40-year career, Comfort fused text, rhythm, and movement to craft experimental works of bold political satire and irreverent social commentary. Archival footage and contemporary interviews with Comfort, her collaborators, and dance historians shed light on an artist who defied expectations and engaged audiences through socially relevant, issue-oriented movement theater.

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Jane Comfort and director Alexandra Nikolchev.

Unable to attend? “Breaking Form” will be streaming as part of our Encore Online Festival.

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Available to stream October 21-November 3 as part of the Encore Online Festival on Marquee TV
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Director: Alexandra Nikolchev
Choreographer: Jane Comfort
(United States, 2023) 58 minutes
Genre: Documentary
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