"Behind the Curtain" A film by Simone Wiest A dancer’s life (modern and ballet) told through 12 different generations. They all have something in common. They came to Manhattan to make their way as professional dancers. "Behind the Curtain" takes us back to these dancers very first steps. It chronicles their struggles, the day to day grind and breakthroughs that come as a result of hard work. It is about how they kept going throughout their careers - their life. It is about how passion can lead you. It is a declaration of love.

Director of Photography:   Simone Wiest Editing:   Klára Mottlová Colorgrading:   Steffen Schmidt Soundmix:   Dominik Rätz Soundstudio:   Michael Eiler Grafics:   Daniel Stüber Music arrangements:   Hans Steingen – Big Noise Music and Crystin Napa Sonoma Film-Festival in Kalifornien "Darf ich bitten" Festival des Tanzarchivs Köln am 18.-20. Oktober 2006 Mai 2006, Kino Babylon Mitte, Berlin ZDF Theaterkanal: im 1., 8., 15., 22. und 29. Oktober 2008, 22.15 h	Prima Ballerina assoluta Eva Evdokimova (former partner of Rudolf Nurejev) Nikolaj Hübbe (New York City Ballet) Wendy Whelan (New York City Ballet) Tadej Brdnik (Martaha Graham Dance Company) Carrie Ellmore (Martha Graham Dance Company) Doris Rudko (Juilliard School NYC) Val Suarez (Steps on Broadway) Henning Rübsam (Sensedance Company) Erica Dankmeyer (Martha Graham Dance Company) Sybil Watkins Leah Barsky Stephanie Queiroz More Dancer: Stacey Menchel Blakeley White Ashley Sowell Benjamin Degenhardt Ana Suarez Kirstyn Kelley Ayuko Ono Shizu Yaszda Candace Jablonski Sean Stewart Meaghan Mchale Andrea Haenggi Yasuko Usui Tori Sparks Traci Klien Katrina Currow Meghan Merrill Kyla Ernst-Alper Melissa Lopata