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Dance and myth: the world of Jean Erdman, part 2: the group dances [videorecording]

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Dance and myth: the world of Jean Erdman, part 2: the group dances [videorecording]
Publication
c1991.

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Additional Authors
  • Erdman, Jean.
  • Dillingham, Leslie
  • Auclair, Elizabeth
  • Chou, Chao-hui
  • Fordham, Kikilia
  • Parrish, Mila
  • Wortman, Rebecca
  • Allison, Nancy.
  • Rousseve, David
  • Nunley, Stephen
  • Berkowitz, Daniel A. (Daniel Allen)
  • Purtell, Tim.
  • Garness, Jon.
  • Harrison, Lou, 1917-2003.
  • Dyer, Carlos.
  • Marden, Roxanne.
  • Jean Erdman Video Project.
  • Foundation for the Open Eye.
Description
1 cassette. 59 min. : sd. color with b&w sequences NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Two group works by Jean Erdman, introduced by her. She is seen in excerpts from a lecture-demonstration and in studio rehearsals with her company. Among the topics she discusses are the goals and formulation of her dance technique, the performances of Donald McKayle and Merce Cunningham in the 1950 premiere of Solstice, and the influence of her husband Joseph Campbell. The dances are preceded by b&w footage or still photographs of Erdman and her early company.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Jean Erdman.
Uniform Title
  • Perilous chapel (Choreographic work : Erdman)
  • Solstice (Choreographic work : Erdman)
Subjects
Note
  • Part 2 of the Jean Erdman Video Archive Project. Presented by Foundation for the Open Eye. Produced by Intermedia Communications Incorporated. Producer: Dan Berkowitz. Executive producer: Nancy Allison. Directors: Nancy Allison, Dan Berkowitz. Camera: Tim Purtell. Writers: Nancy Allison, with Jean Erdman.
  • Choreography/artistic direction: Jean Erdman. Lighting/technical direction: Jon Garness.
Contents
CONTENTS: The perilous chapel. Music: Lou Harrison. Sculpture: Carlus Dyer. Costumes: Roxanne Marden. Danced by Leslie Dillingham, with Elizabeth Auclair, Chao-hui Chou, Kikilia Fordham, Mila Parrish, and Rebecca Wortman. Musicians: The Jean Erdman Retrospective Ensemble, conducted by Peter Schubert. -- Solstice. Music: Lou Harrison. Scenery, costumes, masks: Carlus Dyer. Danced by Nancy Allison (the bride), David Rousseve (Sun-Lion), Stephen Nunley (Moon-Bull), and, as animal nymphs, Chou (bird), Parrish (snake), Wortman (fish), Auclair (deer), and Fordham (mountain goat). Musicians: The Music in the Mountains Festival Chamber Players, conducted by Peter Alexander.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1421
OCLC
  • 36110266
  • NYPY936004035-F
Title
Dance and myth: the world of Jean Erdman, part 2: the group dances [videorecording]
Imprint
c1991.
Local Subject
Television. Dance and myth: The world of Jean Erdman.
Added Author
Erdman, Jean. cmm, choreographer.
Dillingham, Leslie, dancer.
Auclair, Elizabeth, dancer.
Chou, Chao-hui, dancer.
Fordham, Kikilia, dancer.
Parrish, Mila, dancer.
Wortman, Rebecca, dancer.
Allison, Nancy. aut, dancer.
Rousseve, David, dancer.
Nunley, Stephen, dancer.
Berkowitz, Daniel A. (Daniel Allen) Producer. Director
Purtell, Tim.
Garness, Jon.
Harrison, Lou, 1917-2003. Composer
Dyer, Carlos. Designer. Costume designer
Marden, Roxanne. Costume designer
Jean Erdman Video Project.
Foundation for the Open Eye.
Added Title
Perilous chapel (Choreographic work : Erdman)
Solstice (Choreographic work : Erdman)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1421
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