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The early years: Gertrude Shurr class

Title
The early years: Gertrude Shurr class [electronic resource]
Publication
1981.

Available Online

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Shurr, Gertrude.
  • Ross, Patty Kerr.
  • Pennebaker, D. A.
  • Hegedus, Chris.
  • Labeille, Daniel.
  • Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
  • State University of New York College at Purchase.
Description
3 streaming video files (NTSC) (59 min.) : sd., col.
Subject
  • Graham, Martha
  • Dance festivals > New York (State) > Purchase
  • Modern dance > United States
Note
  • Video documentation of the festival The early years: American modern dance from 1900 through the 1930s, hosted by SUNY College at Purchase, New York, on April 9-12, 1981, under the sponsorship of State University of New York, University-Wide Programs in the Arts. Festival director: Patricia Kerr Ross. Video producer: Daniel Labeille.
  • For printed program of the festival, see: *MGZB The early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.) [Programs].
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Contents
SUMMARY: Videotaped in the studio on April 9, 1981 by D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. Class in early modern dance technique, taught by Gertrude Shurr, with the help of two demonstrators. The class consists exclusively of floor work and emphasizes the use of contraction and release. Throughout the class Shurr refers to Martha Graham's teaching, stressing the expressional qualities of the movements. The tape ends before the conclusion of the class.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 3517
OCLC
NYPY916054745-F
Title
The early years: Gertrude Shurr class [electronic resource]
Imprint
1981.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-950 cassette 3.
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Local Subject
Modern dance -- Technique -- Graham.
Dance -- Congresses -- New York (State) -- New York -- 1981.
Local Subject
Television. Early years.
Added Author
Shurr, Gertrude. Teacher
Ross, Patty Kerr. Director
Pennebaker, D. A. Videographer
Hegedus, Chris. Videographer
Labeille, Daniel. Producer
Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
State University of New York College at Purchase.
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-950 cassette 3 (former)
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