“The Testament of Ann Lee,” starring Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of the Shakers and their feminist leader. Dance and music are its vital, mystical language.
Breath is the key. Movement flickers in Amanda Seyfried’s eyes before flowing through her body as she exhales, her breath, tentative at first, becoming stronger and more emphatic. She tosses one arm into the air and then the other before twirling and... [1068 chars]