The Torch Dance (1909)

A newly discovered film showing Tamara Karsavina dancing Mikhail Fokine’s ‘La Danse du Flambeau’ (‘The Torch Dance’). This performance was filmed in 1909. Tamara Karsavina’s shoes are not reinforced at the tip like today’s pointe shoes; she may have had cotton or wool stuffed into the toes of her shoes. (https://nycdancestuff.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/tamara-karsavina-michel-fokines-la-danse-du-flambeau-1909/)

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 2 min
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Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Keywords

dance, silent film

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What is The Torch Dance about?
A newly discovered film showing Tamara Karsavina dancing Mikhail Fokine’s ‘La Danse du Flambeau’ (‘The Torch Dance’). This performance was filmed in 1909. Tamara Karsavina’s shoes are not reinforced at the tip like today’s pointe shoes; she may have had cotton or wool stuffed into the toes of her shoes. (https://nycdancestuff.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/tamara-karsavina-michel-fokines-la-danse-du-flambeau-1909/)
Who stars in The Torch Dance?
The Torch Dance stars Tamara Karsavina.
How long is The Torch Dance?
The Torch Dance has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
What genre is The Torch Dance?
The Torch Dance is a Documentary film.
Where was The Torch Dance produced?
The Torch Dance was produced in France.