Today and May 1 we offer two programs of films from the Cinémathèque de la Danse, dedicated to the memory of Mary Meerson, who died in 1993. It was Mary Meerson, partner of Cinémathèque Française founder Henri Langlois, who first thought of assembling a program of films devoted exclusively to dance. Meerson, a former dancer and Ballets Russes associate, shared with Langlois the conviction that the rhythms of cinema and of dance are intimately linked. Her initiative resulted in the creation in 1982 of the Cinémathèque de la Danse, which became part of the Cinémathèque Française.-Patrick Bensard, Director, Cinémathèque de la Danse; Marie-Pierre Macia La Gaîté Parisienne (1944-54, excerpt, 15 mins): This shadowy, sensual film is the sole record of Léonide Massine's 1938 work. The Lily (1930, 4 mins): A snakelike dance created by Loïe Fuller. Four Solo Performances by Mary Wigman (1929, 10 mins): Wigman was one of the greatest dancers and choreographers of the 20th century. Josephine Baker (1925-39, 15 mins): Montage of clips from her films. Le P'tit Bal (1993, 4 mins): Philippe Decouflé, one of the most creative French choreographers. Embrujo del Fandango (1941, 10 mins): Elegant, passionate performance by flamenco artist Carmen Amaya. Jean-Paul Goude's Commercials (1979-1990, 12 mins), using dances and music from all over the world. It's You I Love (1950, excerpt, 5 mins): By Ahmed Badrakahan, with Egyptian star Samia Gamal. 46 Bis (1988, 3 mins): By Pascal Baes. The Lamp (1991, 8 mins): By Joëlle Bouvier and Regis Obadia. Beach Birds for Camera (1993, 28 mins): Award-winning work by Elliot Caplan, choreography by Merce Cunningham. (Total running time: 114 mins)