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Post-modern dance: Judson Theater and the Grand Union

Title
Post-modern dance: Judson Theater and the Grand Union [videorecording]
Publication
1990.

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Additional Authors
  • Rainer, Yvonne, 1934-
  • Rudner, Sara.
  • Ipiotis, Celia.
  • Bush, Jeffrey C.
  • ARC Videodance (Firm)
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (29 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
Dancer/choreographers Yvonne Rainer and Sara Rudner discuss the achievements of the Judson Dance Theatre and Grand Union company. Rainer, a prime mover in both groups, recalls the influence of Robert Dunn's composition class; the innovations introduced by herself, Steve Paxton, and others (e.g., the rejection of traditional modes of dramatic presentation, the repudiation of traditional gender roles, and the use of nudity onstage); and the beginnings of Grand Union and its use of improvisation in performances. She and Rudner discuss her seminal work Trio A and her text Strategy for de-mystifying dance, which became the manifesto of the post-modern period. Rudner, a former member of Twyla Tharp's company, discusses the impact of these ideas and their influence on her own dance career. Rainer and Rudner are both seen in separate performances of Trio A.
Series Statement
Eye on dance ; 307
Uniform Title
Trio A (Choreographic work : Rainer)
Subject
  • Paxton, Steve
  • Dunn, Robert Ellis
  • Tharp, Twyla
  • Judson Dance Theater
  • Grand Union (Performance group)
  • Choreography
  • Improvisation in dance
  • Nudity in dance
Note
  • Produced by ARC Videodance as part of the television series Eye on dance. Recorded on June 25, 1990 in the studios of WNYC-TV, New York. Telecast on December 10, 1990. Producers: Celia Ipiotis and Jeff Bush. Video director: Richard Sheridan. Program director: Celia Ipiotis. Technical director: Jeff Bush. Host: Celia Ipiotis.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-3093
OCLC
NYPY926005201-F
Title
Post-modern dance: Judson Theater and the Grand Union [videorecording]
Imprint
1990.
Series
Eye on dance ; 307
Local Subject
Television. Post-modern dance: Judson Theater and the Grand Union.
Television. Eye on dance.
Postmodern dance.
Avant-garde dance.
Added Author
Rainer, Yvonne, 1934- ive, choreographer, dancer.
Rudner, Sara. ive, dancer.
Ipiotis, Celia. Host. Producer. Director
Bush, Jeffrey C. Producer. Director
ARC Videodance (Firm)
Added Title
Trio A (Choreographic work : Rainer)
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-3093
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