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The way we live (Dance sticks)

Title
The way we live (Dance sticks) [videorecording]
Publication
c1981.

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZIC 9-2038Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
McDonald, John.
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (19 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
Documentary on the vanishing tradition of using dance sticks in Yup'ik Eskimo dances. Their symbolism, manufacture, and functions are explained by one of the last makers of dance sticks, who also demonstrates their use in performance.
Subject
  • Eskimos > Alaska
  • Dance > Alaska
  • Yupik dance
Genre/Form
Documentaries and factual films and programs.
Note
  • Title from distributor's catalog. Title in Yup'ik on tape frame: Kenirarautet atuullrat. Title on container: Dance sticks. Presented by the Lower Kuskokwim School District Bilingual Television Project. Producers (?): John A. McDonald and KYUK-TV. Camera (?): Alexie Isaac and Daisy Amos. English narration: John Active. Distributed as a videotape by KYUK Video Productions, Bethel, Alaska.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2038
OCLC
NYPY906005245-F
Title
The way we live (Dance sticks) [videorecording]
Imprint
c1981.
Local Subject
Television. The way we live (Dance sticks)
Added Author
McDonald, John. Producer
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2038
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