Tara James Pays Homage to Debbie Allen in Celebration of NETFLIX’S DANCE DREAMS: HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER Saturday 05 December, 2020
Executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, the Netflix documentary film Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker shines a light on the work of trailblazing icon Debbie Allen and her reimagining of the classic ballet performed annually by the gifted students of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).
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From Shondaland, the Netflix documentary film Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker shines a light on the work of trailblazing icon Debbie Allen and her reimagining of the classic ballet performed annually by the gifted students of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA). Over the last 50 years, Allen’s incredible career has spanned the spectrum of the arts – from acting in, choreographing, and directing the iconic series Fame, to her prolific work directing, producing, choreographing, dancing, and writing for film, television, and theatre – garnering her Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and multiple Tony nominations in the process. Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker features intimate interviews with Allen, her family, DADA’s world class dance instructors, and her inspirational students, and provides fascinating insights into Allen’s own personal journey pursuing an art form where she did not always see herself reflected in its imagery. The film also offers front row access to the grueling rehearsals, the passion and leadership of Allen and DADA’s dance instructors, and the huge commitment and undertaking by the dancers of all ages and backgrounds who come to train at the academy each year regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances or traditional expectations of the dance community. Rehearsed for just over three months, The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker has become a staple holiday performance in Los Angeles and the largest fundraising event on the school’s calendar.
In honor of Shonda Rhimes and Debbie Allen’s launch of their newest Netflix film, I wanted to pass along a black female visual artist, Tara James, who has shown her love of the Hot Chocolate Nutcracker by creating amazing Hot Chocolate Holiday Digital Art Images.
Tara did an amazing job bringing the documentary into digital art. I would love to see these piece blown up or even put in a special edition holiday book! The Nutcracker has been depicted in so many forms and different variations and I know people will enjoy this Hot Chocolate Nutcracker version.
Have some hot chocolate this holiday season and watch the beautiful dance sequences from Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Currently Streaming on Netflix
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I love dance documentaries like this. It’s so hard to do! I’m always amazed at the dancers’ work ethic and what they create when it’s all said and done.
I love this! The artwork in this post is amazing! I have seen this listed on Netflix but I have to sit down and watch it — I love dance (used to dance a bit as a kid and teen). Thank you for bringing those to my attention!
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker Currently Streaming on Netflix
It sounds so interesting, I’m gonna add this on my watch later list.
Sounds great.. I will watch this tonight.
I am interested in watching this documentary and learn about Debbie Allen more.
This actually sounds great. I’ll add it to my watch list.
It sounds like an amazing watch! I would love to watch this with my kids!
Ooh I need to watch this! Thanks for the recommendation!
looks very interesting. i love to watch this with my niece!
Oh yes! I have been wanting to see Debbie Allen in another dance movie, I belove she has not done one since fame right?
And cool to see Shonda Rimes doing some moves to, not just series 🙂
This looks like a great film. I love to see them practicing and all the behind the scenes stuff.
I love dance documentaries like this. It’s so hard to do! I’m always amazed at the dancers’ work ethic and what they create when it’s all said and done.
This sounds like a good and inspiring story to watch. I will add this to my watchlist.
I absolutely love Debbie Allen! She’s such and icon and so inspirational.
Ahh this looks brilliant! Will definitely be giving it a watch. 🙂
That is so cool! I noticed it on Netflix, but didn’t know much about it. Now I have to check it out, perfect for the holiday.
I can’t wait to see this for myself on Netflix! It looks like such an amazing story.
I love this! The artwork in this post is amazing! I have seen this listed on Netflix but I have to sit down and watch it — I love dance (used to dance a bit as a kid and teen). Thank you for bringing those to my attention!
Nnniiiccceeeeee….”everyday is a rehearsal for the rest of your life”. I love this. Will be watching this soon!
I want to see this soon! Another show to put in my binge watch list.
Oohh La LA! I must add that to my must see list of films. I think the cards are also fabulous. What a terrific idea.