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The dance in religion [motion picture]

Title
The dance in religion [motion picture]
Publication
1955.

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Additional Authors
  • Johannson, Rhoda
  • Jones, Harry
  • McWilliams, Ralph
  • Keller, Celene
  • Cohan, Robert
  • Kinch, Myra
  • Terry, Walter.
  • Galea, Manuel.
Description
1 film reel (29 min., 1065 ft.) : sd., b&w; 16 mm.
Summary
The origin of religious dance in primitive ritual and in worship of the gods is outlined. The role of the dance in Christian worship today is explained and demonstrated in gesture and dance.
Donor/Sponsor
  • Gift of Walter Terry.
  • Gift of Manuel Galea, in memory of his wife Myra Kinch.
  • Gift of Ann Barlow.
Note
  • Telecast on Frontiers of faith, NBC-TV, on February 20, 1955.
  • Dance adviser and script: Walter Terry. Narrator: Ray Middleton.
  • Choreography: Myra Kinch. Music: Manuel Galea.
  • Performed by Myra Kinch, Rhoda Johannson, Celene Keller, Robert Cohan, Harry Jones, and Ralph McWilliams.
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-39
OCLC
NYPY727011203-F
Title
The dance in religion [motion picture]
Imprint
1955.
Local Subject
Religious dance.
Ritual and ceremonial dancing.
Television. Frontiers of faith.
Television. The dance in religion.
Added Author
Johannson, Rhoda, dancer.
Jones, Harry, dancer.
McWilliams, Ralph, dancer.
Keller, Celene, dancer.
Cohan, Robert, dancer.
Kinch, Myra, dancer, choreographer.
Terry, Walter. Author
Galea, Manuel. Composer
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-39
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