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Interview with Robert Ellis Dunn [sound recording]

Title
Interview with Robert Ellis Dunn [sound recording]
Author
Dunn, Robert Ellis.
Publication
1990.

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reel 3AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-1135 [sound cassette] reel 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance
reel 2AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-1135 [sound cassette] reel 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance
reel 1AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-1135 [sound cassette] reel 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Sommers, Pamela.
Description
3 sound cassettes (3 hours, 2 min.)
Alternative Title
Dance Oral History Project.
Subject
  • Graham, Martha
  • Veen, Jan, 1908-1967
  • Cunningham, Merce
  • Judson Dance Theater
Note
  • Interviewed by Pamela Sommers April and June 1990 in Maryland.
  • For transcript of interview, see *MGZMT 3-1135.
Contents
SUMMARY: Reel 1. Robert Ellis Dunn discusses his childhood and musical training; his initial involvement with dance at the Boston Conservatory; Jan Veen; Merce Cunningham; Martha Graham; teaching workshops for Merce Cunningham; the changes in Cunningham's work. -- Reel 2. Movement and non-verbal behavior analysis; the relationship between movement and music; his choreographic workshops; the first Judson Dance Theatre concert; methods of discussing and evaluating choreography; the nature of dance criticism; cataloging films at the Dance Collection. -- Reel 3. Laban movement analysis.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1135
OCLC
NYPY916038412-R
Author
Dunn, Robert Ellis. Interviewee
Title
Interview with Robert Ellis Dunn [sound recording]
Imprint
1990.
Local Subject
Improvisation in dance.
Choreography.
Audiotapes -- Dunn, R.
Movement analysis -- Systems -- Laban movement analysis.
Added Author
Sommers, Pamela. Interviewer
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1135
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