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Title
Dancing. Lord of the dance [videorecording]
Publication
c1993.

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Additional Authors
  • Trujillo, Raoul
  • Kane, Thomas A., 1940-
  • Taylor, Michael
  • Apostolos-Cappadona, Diane
  • Íṣ̀ọlá, Akínwùmí.
  • Ogunba, Oyin
  • Olakankam, Ajike Aina
  • Ògúndíjọ, Báỵò.
  • Ramachandran, P. S.
  • Vatsyayan, Kapila
  • Nair, Appukutan
  • Kalamalandam, Geetanandatan
  • Shivaram, Kottakal
  • Krishnan, Gopula
  • Sarukkai, Malavika
  • Narayanan, Kalanidhi, 1928-
  • Bharata Muni
  • Venza, Jac
  • Grauer, Rhoda
  • Dunlop, Geoff
  • Jonas, Gerald, 1935-
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (56 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences; 3/4 in.
Summary
Episode 2 of an eight-part documentary series exploring the ramifications of dance around the world. This program examines the relationship of dance and religion in three cultures. The uneasy history of dance and Christianity in the western world is discussed by the Reverends Thomas A. Kane and Michael Taylor, and Diane Apostolos-Cappadona. The baile de seises in Seville is presented as an exception to the church's prevailing opposition to dancing. Dance among the Yoruba of West Africa is shown as an element of both Christian and traditional worship. The latter is represented by egungun [ancestor] dances and a ritual honoring the goddess Osun. Commentators in this segment are Akinwumi Isola, Oyin Ogunba, Ajike Aina Olakankam, and Bayo Ogundijo. The integration of dance and religion in India is illustrated by a serpent ritual, martial arts exercises that combine physical and mental discipline, and performances of the dance forms Ottan Tullal, Kathakali, and Bharata Natyam. Commentaries are offered by P. S. Ramachandran, Kapila Vatsyayan, Appukutan Nair, Malavika Sarukkai, and Kalanidhi Narayanan.
Series Statement
Dancing ; 2
Uniform Title
  • Dancing (Television series)
  • Mahābhārata.
Alternative Title
Lord of the dance.
Subject
  • Krishna (Hindu deity)
  • Bharata natyam
  • Dance > India
  • Dance > Religious aspects
  • Seises
  • Processions > Spain > Seville
  • Dance > Spain
  • Dance > Africa, West
  • Dance > Nigeria
  • Yoruba dance
  • Ottan Thullal
  • Kathakali
  • Martial arts
  • Spirit possession
Note
  • Produced by Thirteen/WNET in association with RM Arts and BBC-TV. Created by Rhoda Grauer, executive producer. Producers: Geoff Dunlop and Jane Alexander, Screenlife Limited. Director: not credited on frame. Director, performance programs: Jac Venza. Director of photography: Mike Coles. Telescript: Gerald Jonas and Rhoda Grauer. Story: Rhoda Grauer. Host/narrator: Raoul Trujillo.
Contents
DANCE CONTENTS: Bharata Natyam solo, perf. by Sarukkai. -- Yoruba dances. -- Baile de seises [dance of the choirboys], filmed in the Cathedral of Seville. -- Various European folk dances (b&w and color). -- The sleeping beauty: excerpt from a fairy variation. -- Holy Week procession, filmed in Seville. -- Aladura (Christian) church services, filmed among the Yoruba of West Africa. -- Egungun [ancestor] mask dances, perf. by the Yoruba. -- Ritual in honor of the river goddess Osun, including a possession dance, filmed among the Yoruba. -- Serpent ritual, including fire dance and possession dance, filmed in the state of Kerala, India. -- Martial arts exercises, filmed in India. -- Ottan Tullal performance based on a tale from the Mahābhārata, filmed in India; perf. by Geetanandatan Kalamalandam. -- Kathakali dance-drama, perf. by Gopula Krishnan (Krishna) and Kottakal Shivaram (in female role). -- Bharata Natyam solo, perf. by Sarukkai. -- Bharata Natyam class, taught by Narayanan.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-4117
OCLC
NYPY946030525-F
Title
Dancing. Lord of the dance [videorecording]
Imprint
c1993.
Series
Dancing ; 2
Local Subject
Television. Dancing.
Morals and dancing.
Religious dance.
Religious dance -- Spain -- Seville.
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Africa, West.
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- India.
Local Subject
Fire dances.
Snake dances.
Added Author
Trujillo, Raoul. Host. Narrator
Kane, Thomas A., 1940- Commentator
Taylor, Michael. Commentator
Apostolos-Cappadona, Diane. Commentator
Íṣ̀ọlá, Akínwùmí. Commentator
Ogunba, Oyin. Commentator
Olakankam, Ajike Aina. Commentator
Ògúndíjọ, Báỵò. Commentator
Ramachandran, P. S., dancer.
Vatsyayan, Kapila, dancer.
Nair, Appukutan, dancer.
Kalamalandam, Geetanandatan, dancer.
Shivaram, Kottakal, dancer.
Krishnan, Gopula, dancer.
Sarukkai, Malavika, dancer. Commentator
Narayanan, Kalanidhi, 1928- dancer. Commentator
Bharata Muni. Nāṭyaśāstra.
Venza, Jac. Director
Grauer, Rhoda. Producer. Screenwriter
Dunlop, Geoff. Producer. Director
Jonas, Gerald, 1935- Screenwriter
Added Title
Dancing (Television series)
Mahābhārata.
Lord of the dance.
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-4117
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