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Paul Taylor: Architect of Energy

Famed choreographer Paul Taylor reflects on the genesis and ideas behind his works Brandenburgs and Beloved Renegade. Featuring footage from the GREAT PERFORMANCES production of Paul Taylor Dance Company in Paris, dancers from the company reveal their thoughts on the work and discuss the many challenges and rewards that come with performing these two signature dances from the Paul Taylor canon.

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