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Voices of dance: Change of attitude within ballet

Title
Voices of dance: Change of attitude within ballet [videorecording]
Publication
1985.

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Additional Authors
  • Taras, John.
  • Moncion, Francisco.
  • Ipiotis, Celia.
  • Starrett, William, 1955-
  • Gregory, Cynthia
  • Bush, Jeffrey C.
  • American Ballet Theatre.
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem.
  • ARC Videodance (Firm)
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (28 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
John Taras and Francisco Moncion, who began their dance careers in the 1930s and 40s, contrast past and present situations for dancers. They note the lack of employment opportunities in the early years, the predominantly European nature of the repertory, and, from a technical standpoint, the greater emphasis on weight and quality of gesture rather than footwork. They also talk about the role of the ballet master, the qualities that make a good performer (citing Diana Adams and Marjorie Moore as examples), and the change in expectations of today's dancers. Screened excerpts depict Paquita, danced by members of American Ballet Theatre led by Cynthia Gregory, and Dance Theatre of Harlem's Firebird, staged by Taras. In Esoterica balletica, William Starrett demonstrates some exercises dancers can do to keep themselves warm during slack periods in rehearsals.
Series Statement
Eye on dance ; 163
Uniform Title
  • Paquita (Choreographic work : Makarova after Petipa, M)
  • Firebird (Choreographic work : Taras)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Interviews.
  • Dance rehearsals.
Note
  • Produced by ARC Videodance as part of the television series Eye on dance. Recorded on May 30, 1985 at the studios of WNYC, New York. Telecast on June 17, 1985. Producers: Celia Ipiotis and Jeff Bush. Video director: Richard Sheridan. Program director: Celia Ipiotis. Technical director: Jeff Bush. Host: Celia Ipiotis.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2955
OCLC
NYPY916082706-F
Title
Voices of dance: Change of attitude within ballet [videorecording]
Imprint
1985.
Series
Eye on dance ; 163
Local Subject
Television. Voices of dance.
Television. Eye on dance.
Dancers -- Employment.
Local Subject
Ballet -- United States -- 1933-1944.
Ballet -- United States -- 1945-1954.
Ballet -- United States -- 20th century.
Television. Esoterica balletica.
Added Author
Taras, John. Interviewee. Restager
Moncion, Francisco. Interviewee
Ipiotis, Celia. Host. Producer. Director
Starrett, William, 1955- dancer.
Gregory, Cynthia, dancer.
Bush, Jeffrey C. Producer. Director
American Ballet Theatre.
Dance Theatre of Harlem.
ARC Videodance (Firm)
Added Title
Paquita (Choreographic work : Makarova after Petipa, M)
Firebird (Choreographic work : Taras)
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-2955
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