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Dances for the new generations

Title: Dances for the new generations [videorecording]
Publication: [199-?]

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1 videocassette (54 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)

Summary

Documentary on activities of the American Indian Dance Theatre, narrated mainly by company members. In the first segment, they learn the dances of a Kwakiutl Indian community in the Northwest, whose members are seen participating in a potlatch. Kwakiutl dances in whale and raven masks, and a spirit possession dance are seen in rehearsal and stage performance. The company then visits the Penobscot Indians of New England, and performs a Penobscot dance. A suite of Seneca and Iroquois dances, including the stomp and smoke dances, is performed and explained. Scenes from powwows are accompanied by descriptions of the music and dances. Among the dances performed (some also seen in stage versions) are the men's grass, eagle, and fancy dances, the women's fancy shawl dance, and the honor dance. B&w archival footage depicts Native American dancers of the past.

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Genre/Form

Dance.
Video.

Note

Title from original container.

Call Number

*MGZIA 4-3500

OCLC

35817775
NYPY99-F864

Title

Dances for the new generations [videorecording]

Imprint

[199-?]

Country of Producing Entity

U.S.

Performer

Danced by the American Indian Dance Theatre and others.

Local Subject

Powwow dances.

Potlatch dances.

Added Author

American Indian Dance Theatre.

DHCA.

Research Call Number

*MGZIA 4-3500

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