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This documentary tells the fascinating story of Vija Vetra, a world-renowned Latvian dancer, choreographer and teacher. At the age of 84, Vetra remains a vital and creative force, and her tale offers inspiration for both artists and lovers of the arts. In a career spanning seven decades, she has mastered diverse styles ranging from ballet to traditional Indian dance, and her talent has won her acclaim as a 'spirit in human form' and 'the bridge between East and West.' Her life is a celebration of the power and beauty of the art of dance, but is also a powerful story of struggle, loneliness and sacrifice. Her creative , positive spirit stands alone against a materialistic world that is constantly changing. Her wise soul, her point of view and criticism towards the modern world push us to think about secret meanings, symbols and the simplicity of life.
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00:01As long as I dance, I know I am alive.
00:04To me, the dance really was never just the entertainment.
00:08To me, the dance was always the sacred expression of life itself.
00:14And after all, the dance is the oldest art of mankind.
00:20Because it is the art of movement.
00:23And anything that is alive moves.
00:28So it is really, dance becomes a symbol of life itself, movement.
00:34And the art of movement is a dance.
00:38So, before any other art happened, there was movement, there was gesture.
00:53How can you tell the dancer from the dance?
00:57The dance is the dancer. The dancer is the dancer.
01:01You can't tell them apart.
01:03How are you named?
01:03How is your dancing?
01:04How are you with theirs?
01:06How do you like?
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