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The task at hand

Title
The task at hand [videorecording] / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ; produced and directed by Alan Burke ; executive director, Adrienne Clarkson.
Publication
Canada : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, c1995.

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Additional Authors
  • Alleyne, John.
  • Pachelbel, Johann, 1653-1706.
  • Subotnick, Morton.
  • Burke, Alan.
  • Clarkson, Adrienne, 1939-
  • Ballet British Columbia (Dance company)
  • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (45 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Profile of choreographer John Alleyne, now artistic director of Ballet British Columbia, emphasizing his role in the company's recent resurgence. At the beginning of the program the company is seen rehearsing and performing Alleyne's Three visible poems at a gala of the Canada Dance Festival at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on June 18, 1994. Most of the program focuses on the creation and ultimate performance of Alleyne's The new blondes. In interviews Alleyne describes his artistic goals, his work with the company, and his struggles, as a black artist, against racism.
Series Statement
Adrienne Clarkson presents
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Documentaries and factual films and programs.
  • Interviews.
  • Video.
  • Dance rehearsals.
Note
  • Identified on original container and accompanying data sheet as Show #35 of the series Adrienne Clarkson presents. Telecast date from data sheet.
Credits (note)
  • Dance consultant, Mark Adam ; music, Johann Pachelbel (Chaconne in F minor), variations arranged by Guy Zerafa and Alun Davies; Morton Subotnick (The key to songs).
Performer (note)
  • Interviewees: John Alleyne and members of Ballet British Columbia.
Event (note)
  • Telecast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on March 29, 1995.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3615
OCLC
NYPY99-F1099
Title
The task at hand [videorecording] / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ; produced and directed by Alan Burke ; executive director, Adrienne Clarkson.
Imprint
Canada : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, c1995.
Country of Producing Entity
Canada.
Series
Adrienne Clarkson presents
Event
Telecast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on March 29, 1995.
Credits
Dance consultant, Mark Adam ; music, Johann Pachelbel (Chaconne in F minor), variations arranged by Guy Zerafa and Alun Davies; Morton Subotnick (The key to songs).
Performer
Interviewees: John Alleyne and members of Ballet British Columbia.
Local Subject
Race and dance.
Added Author
Alleyne, John. ive, choreographer.
Pachelbel, Johann, 1653-1706. Composer
Subotnick, Morton. Composer
Burke, Alan. Producer. Director
Clarkson, Adrienne, 1939- Director
Ballet British Columbia (Dance company)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3615
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