MARCELO GOMES: Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer

It's finally happening, the film that has been in the works for 2 years, my friend Marcelo and team are on Kickstarter to finish the project. Check out the first video here for some amazing footage:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/293915341/marcelo-gomes-anatomy-of-a-male-ballet-dancer

Currently in the prime of his career, Marcelo’s artistic ability matches his technical prowess.  Our documentary will capture this dynamic equilibrium with a mix of rehearsal, performance, interview and

footage of Marcelo traveling the world as a guest artist in Asia, North and South America and Europe.  Although we have enjoyed the many films about ballet and particularly ballerinas, to our knowledge no one has really tackled the subject of the male dancer experience; what it is to be one, and what makes a great one. The film will examine this theme by delving into a brief history of the male ballet dancer -- focusing on a few key figures like Nijinsky, Nureyev and Baryshnikov.  Marcelo is recognized as one of the best partners in the world and we will also explore what separates a good partner from a truly great one.