LFF 2021: The Dance
LFF 2021There is something so immersive and intoxicating in witnessing a passion project such as Pat Collins' documentation of the talents of Michael Keegan-Dolan in The Dance. The intoxicating feeling from the outside looking in, to hear and feel the desire and emotion that fuels said venture from the curator himself, as well as seeing this project come to fruition is nothing short of inspiring.
The access from Collins' – who documents this venture like a fly on the wall with director of photography talents Colm Hogan and Keith Walsh – captures intimate and creative moments that find and hold that spark of creativity and love in the moment that is so difficult to capture on film. Those moments shown in film as in life are fleeting and major aspect of this production is via communication that discusses from mood into personalisation of form. It is ever enriching but for a running time of just under ninety minutes, is a tough task for those who are not prime for a meditative and verbal experience.
The Dance is rousing in its themes of creativity and passion, but for those who find it interesting and compelling in watching something build from an idea to formulate into reality; this is an equally as informative and educational venture that documents each step until the final ballad. Granted, this is a venture that both creatives and industry affiliates will find engaging. For others, it will undoubtedly fall foul to the art-house/fine art initiatives, but nevertheless, those who find engagement with this piece will fall in love with it quickly.
