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Interview with Aleksandra Danilova [sound recording]
- Title
- Interview with Aleksandra Danilova [sound recording]
- Author
- Danilova, Alexandra, 1907-1997.
- Publication
- 1981.
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Not available - Please for assistance. | reel 3 | Audio | Restricted use | *MGZTC 3-942 [sound cassette] reel 3 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Not available - Please for assistance. | reel 2 | Audio | Restricted use | *MGZTC 3-942 [sound cassette] reel 2 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Not available - Please for assistance. | reel 1 | Audio | Restricted use | *MGZTC 3-942 [sound cassette] reel 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Melman, Susan.
- Description
- 3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 5 min.)
- Donor/Sponsor
- Oral History Archive. Gift of Susan Melman.
- Subject
- Note
- Interviewed by Susan Melman 26 & 31 March and 12 Nov. 1981 in New York City.
- Contents
- SUMMARY: Reel 1. Aleksandra Danilova discusses the subject matter for ballets; her approach to teaching. - Reel 2. She briefly describes the ballets in which she danced including Triomphe de Neptune; Apollo; The Gods go a-begging; Le bal; Mozartiana; Night shadow; Song of Norway; Raymonda. In more detail: Night shadow; Mozartiana; Le bal; Danses concertantes; Apollo. She talks about Balanchine's inventiveness; knowing oneself; astral projection and supernatural events; preparing for roles. - Reel 3. She discusses changes in dancers' body types and in technique; teaching; talent; dancing to sound; teaching to the "needs" of choreographers.
- Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-942
- OCLC
- NYPY877014820-R
- Author
- Danilova, Alexandra, 1907-1997. Interviewee
- Title
- Interview with Aleksandra Danilova [sound recording]
- Imprint
- 1981.
- Local Subject
- Audiotapes -- Danilova, A.
- Added Author
- Melman, Susan. Interviewer
- Research Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-942