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Gestures of sand
- Title
- Gestures of sand [motion picture]
- Publication
- 1968.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Not available - Please for assistance. | Film, Slide, etc. | Use in library | *MGZIC 9-469 A. C. | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Film, Slide, etc. | Use in library | *MGZHB 8-2150 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
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- Additional Authors
- Description
- 1 film reel (18 min., 740 ft.) : sd., b&w.; 16 mm.
- Subjects
- Note
- A film by Allegra Fuller Snyder in association with the Department of Dance, University of California, Los Angeles. Choreography: traditional, and by Margalit Oved. Music: traditional. Danced and sung by Margalit Oved.
- Contents
- CONTENTS. - Introduction explains Aden and Yemen as important stopping points on the ancient trading route between India, Africa, and Spain. - Dances and chants from the wedding rituals of the Yemenite Jews. - Desert dances, by Margalit Oved, including characterizations of The Queen of Sheba with King Solomon, Deborah the prophetess, and Rachel the mother.
- Call Number
- *MGZHB 8-2150
- OCLC
- NYPY837013147-F
- Title
- Gestures of sand [motion picture]
- Imprint
- 1968.
- Local Subject
- Motion pictures. Gestures of sand.Jewish dance, Yemenite.Wedding dances and music.Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Middle East.
- Added Author
- Snyder, Allegra Fuller. CinematographerOved, Margalit, choreographer, dancer.
- Research Call Number
- *MGZHB 8-2150*MGZIC 9-469 Additional copy; 1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) ; 3/4 in.