Move
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Dance-themed docu features strong language, mature topics.
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What's the Story?
MOVE is a documentary series featuring dancers and choreographers from around the world who are shaping the art of movement to change, inspire, and empower. It features U.S. pop and street dancers Jon Boogz and Lil' Buck, Israel Galván -- a Spanish dancer who is redefining flamenco and its gender norms -- Jamaican Dancehall choreographer and performer Kimiko Versatile, Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin, and Bangladeshi dancer Akram Khan. With the help of interviews and archival footage, the dancers highlight their childhood experiences, their aspirations, and what drives them to move their body the way that they do.
Is It Any Good?
This interesting series allows viewers an opportunity to learn more about how some of the world's best dancers think about dancing, as well as what inspires their movements. They note the different things that have influenced their dancing over the years, and how circumstances like family expectations, childhood environments, and cultural norms have inspired them to continue pushing the boundaries of their profession. All of these elements inform the movements they perform today.
The fact that dancers use their bodies to communicate -- whether it be to tell stories, emote feelings, or to find find personal freedom and empowerment -- is underscored throughout the series. Scenes featuring rehearsals, choreography sessions, and dancers' pivotal performances reveal how they successfully do so. But these moments are more focused on what is behind the movements, rather than offered as flair and entertainment. If you're interested in learning more about what inspires people to dance, Move will fit the bill.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different dancers and dance styles featured on Move. What is the history of each dance style? How do the dancers use them to communicate?
How have TV movies made certain dance styles popular over the years? What about digital streaming platforms like YouTube and TikTok? Do you have a favorite dance move that you learned from your favorite TV show or video?
How is dance used as a form of expression? Would you consider it cathartic? Healing? Emotional? Or do you simply see it as a fun way to exercise?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 23, 2020
- Cast: Lil Buck , Jon Boogz , Kimiko Versatile , Akram Khan
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Arts and Dance
- Character Strengths: Communication , Courage , Humility , Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 27, 2022
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