Can’t Stop Now: A Choreographer Validates the Older Dancer

When dance is your life and you are world renowned, fortieth birthdays can loom larger than in other professions. People expect Juliet or the White Swan to look like ingenues–even if technical prowess is still intact. Fortunately the vision of choreographer Jeri Kylian of the Netherlands Dance Theatre III has brought together age, wisdom and talent to the delight of audiences. Featuring six remarkable dancers and stunning choreography that is only enhanced by the combined life experience of his troupe, this film is a joyful, inspiring confirmation that age can enhance our gifts.