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Video dictionary of classical ballet

Title
Video dictionary of classical ballet [videorecording] / produced by TransMedia Communications Network in association with the Metropolitan Opera Guild ; producer and director, Robert Beck ; assistant director and writer, Mara Peets.
Publication
1983.

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Additional Authors
  • Parkinson, Georgina
  • Ashley, Merrill
  • McKenzie, Kevin
  • Jackson, Denise
  • Briane, Mireille.
  • Beck, Robert.
  • Peets, Mara.
  • TransMedia Communications Network.
  • Metropolitan Opera Guild.
  • DHCA.
Description
5 videocassettes (U-matic, NTSC) (270 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
The basic positions and movements of classical ballet are demonstrated and defined. Variations and elaborations of each step are also demonstrated and defined. Some of the positions and terms are broken down by system (Russian, French, Cecchetti). Slow motion repetitions of the steps are used throughout.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of David Allen, additional copy.
Subject
Ballet > Dictionaries
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Instruction.
Credits (note)
  • Ballet mistress, Georgina Parkinson ; lighting, Michael Franks.
Performer (note)
  • Narrators: Robert Beck and Mireille Briane.
  • Performed by Georgina Parkinson, Kevin McKenzie, Denise Jackson, and Merrill Ashley.
Contents
Cassette 1 (60 min.) Positions and directions, barre (through battement retiré). -- Cassette 2 (30 min.) Barre (completed), linking steps. -- Cassette 3 (60 min.) Center practice, pirouettes, adage, allegro (through sissonne fondue). -- Cassette 4 (60 min.) Allegro (completed), batterie. -- Cassette 5 (60 min.) Pointe, enchaînement.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-580
OCLC
NYPY847011309-F
Title
Video dictionary of classical ballet [videorecording] / produced by TransMedia Communications Network in association with the Metropolitan Opera Guild ; producer and director, Robert Beck ; assistant director and writer, Mara Peets.
Imprint
1983.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Narrators: Robert Beck and Mireille Briane.
Performed by Georgina Parkinson, Kevin McKenzie, Denise Jackson, and Merrill Ashley.
Credits
Ballet mistress, Georgina Parkinson ; lighting, Michael Franks.
Local Subject
Ballet in television. Video dictionary of classical ballet.
Ballet technique.
Local Subject
Ballet -- Terminology.
Ballet -- Study and teaching.
Ballet class.
Pirouette.
Added Author
Parkinson, Georgina, dancer.
Ashley, Merrill, dancer.
McKenzie, Kevin, dancer.
Jackson, Denise, dancer.
Briane, Mireille. Narrator
Beck, Robert. Producer. Director. Narrator
Peets, Mara. Director. Author
TransMedia Communications Network.
Metropolitan Opera Guild.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-580
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