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Paul Draper on tap

Title
Paul Draper on tap [videorecording] / WGBH ; produced and directed by Roger Englander ; executive producer, John Musilli.
Publication
1979.

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Additional Authors
  • Draper, Paul, 1909-1996
  • Draper, Paul, 1909-1996.
  • Theodore, Lee.
  • Fosse, Bob, 1927-1987
  • Englander, Roger.
  • Musilli, John.
  • Corbin, Doug.
  • Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750 .
  • American Dance Machine (Dance troupe)
  • WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Description
1 videodisc (NTSC) (30 min.) : sd., b&w; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
The 71-year-old dancer Paul Draper talks about his childhood, his early career, his partnership with harmonica virtuoso Larry Adler, his marriage to Balanchine dancer Heidi Vosseler, his blacklisting in the 1940's, and his lifelong stutter. He is seen in two solo dances and is shown conducting warm-up and technique classes for the American Dance Machine. Lee Becker Theodore and Bob Fosse talk about his importance in American theatrical dance, along with two unidentified students.
Uniform Title
Tap in three movements (Choreographic work : Draper)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Interviews.
Credits (note)
  • Music, Douglas J. Corbin.
Event (note)
  • Telecast by Camera Three, WGBH Boston, in 1979.
Funding (note)
  • This videorecording was preserved with support provided in part by Save America's Treasures through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Contents
The American Dance Machine performs Mr. Draper's Tap in three movements: 1st movement, O, what a friendly day! (music, J. S. Bach); 2nd movement, Swing three (music, Doug Corbin); 3rd movement, Go! (Music, Doug Corbin).
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-1929
OCLC
NYPY837032464-F
Title
Paul Draper on tap [videorecording] / WGBH ; produced and directed by Roger Englander ; executive producer, John Musilli.
Imprint
1979.
Country of Producing Entity
United States.
Performer
Interviewee, Paul Draper.
Credits
Music, Douglas J. Corbin.
Event
Telecast by Camera Three, WGBH Boston, in 1979.
Funding
This videorecording was preserved with support provided in part by Save America's Treasures through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
System Details
DVD.
Local Note
Former classmark: *MGZIC 9-544.
Added Author
Draper, Paul, 1909-1996, dancer.
Draper, Paul, 1909-1996. Interviewee
Theodore, Lee. Interviewee
Fosse, Bob, 1927-1987, interviewee.
Englander, Roger. Director
Englander, Roger. Producer
Musilli, John. Producer
Corbin, Doug. Composer
Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750 . Composer
American Dance Machine (Dance troupe)
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Added Title
Tap in three movements (Choreographic work : Draper)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-1929
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