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Mrs. Perkins's ball

Title
Mrs. Perkins's ball [videorecording]
Publication
1986.

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZIA 4-508Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • Wentink, Andrew Mark.
  • Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863.
  • Powers, Richard, 1957-
  • Feltner, Taylor L.
  • Brown, Rosalie.
  • Plavsic, Caroline.
Description
1 videocassette. 60 min. : sd. color NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Social dances at a 19th century ball. Based on The Christmas story by William Makepeace Thackeray.
Subject
  • Waltz quadrille (Dance)
  • Schottische (Dance)
  • Spanish waltz (Dance)
  • Caledonia quadrille (Dance)
  • Redowa waltz (Dance)
  • Polka (Dance)
  • Galop (Dance)
  • Lancers (Dance)
  • Waltz (Dance)
  • Tempest (Dance)
  • Quadrilles
  • Balls (Parties)
Note
  • Directed by Taylor L. Feltner. Adapted and staged by Andrew Mark Wentink.
  • Dance research and choreography by Richard Powers. Dance music arrangements: Dan Paget. Women's costumes: Rosalie Brown. Men's costumes: Caroline Plavsic. Lighting: Ronald S. Riegler.
Contents
CONTENTS. - Lancer's quadrille. - Schottische. - Spanish waltz. - The tempest. - Caledonian quadrille. - Redowa (waltz redowa) - French quadrille. - Polka. - Galop. - Waltz (with English and German waltz variations, ca. 1847-50)
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-508
OCLC
NYPY877037739-F
Title
Mrs. Perkins's ball [videorecording]
Imprint
1986.
Local Subject
Television. Mrs. Perkins's ball.
Social dancing -- 19th century.
Added Author
Wentink, Andrew Mark. Adapter
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863. Author
Powers, Richard, 1957- choreographer.
Feltner, Taylor L. Director
Brown, Rosalie. Costume designer
Plavsic, Caroline. Costume designer
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-508
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