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Fact Sheet
- One hour special
- Hosted by Ben Vereen
- Premiered October 1999
About this Show
A moving chronicle of the collaboration between The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and the wheelchair dancers of Dance>Detour, hosted by Ben Vereen. The program follows the creation of an original ballet, beginning with the initial hesitant meetings between the able-bodied Joffrey dancers and disabled artists of Dance>Detour, progressing through their developing relationships, and culminating with the world premiere performance, which has a surprising and moving impact on performers and audiences alike.
Interesting Facts
- Host Ben Vereen learned he was adopted while applying for a passport
- Dance>Detour founder Alana Wallace was featured in a performance work with Mikhail Baryshnikov