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Technique of Martha Graham (Motion picture)

Title
Technique of Martha Graham (Motion picture)
Publication
[1934 and 1938]

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Additional Authors
  • Bird, Bonnie
  • Bird, Dorothy, 1912-1996
  • Graham, Martha
  • Martha Graham Dance Company.
  • Bennington School of the Dance.
Description
1 reel. 6 min. 207 ft. : si. at sd. speed. b&w.; 16 mm.
Summary
In Section I (1934) Dorothy and Bonnie Bird demonstrate Graham dance technique. In Section II (1938) members of the Martha Graham company, joined by members of the apprentice group, demonstrate Graham technique out of doors on the lawn of Bennington College.
Note
  • Filmed at Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont.
  • For the exercise on 3 the first 7 dancers seen are: Sophie Maslow, Ethel Butler, Jane Dudley, May O'Donnell, Marjorie Mazia, Marie Marchowsky, and Thelma Babitz. For the exercise on 4, the order is: Sophie Maslow, Ethel Butler, Jane Dudley, May O'Donnell, Kaya Russell, Nina Fonaroff, Marjorie Mazia, Anita Alvarez, and Helen Priest.
  • Seen doing the bow from American document are (from r. to l.) Anita Alvarez, May O'Donnell, Kaya Russell, and Sophie Maslow.
Call Number
*MGZHB 4-1440
OCLC
NYPY867030670-F
Title
Technique of Martha Graham (Motion picture)
Imprint
[1934 and 1938]
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Technique of Martha Graham.
Modern dance -- Technique -- Graham.
Added Author
Bird, Bonnie, dancer.
Bird, Dorothy, 1912-1996, dancer.
Graham, Martha, choreographer.
Martha Graham Dance Company.
Bennington School of the Dance.
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 4-1440
*MGZHB 4-2141 Another print.
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