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Interview with Ronald Perry
- Title
- Interview with Ronald Perry [sound recording].
- Author
- Perry, Ronald, 1955-
- Publication
- 1980.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Audio | Use in library | *MGZTC 3-1989, side B | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Kaptzan, Kyra Lynn.
- Description
- 1 sound cassette (ca. 28 min.)
- Summary
- Ronald Perry speaks with Kyra Lynn Kaptzan about his introduction to ballet, on television; his school audition with Arthur Mitchell and his early training at the Harlem School of the Arts; joining Dance Theatre of Harlem as an apprentice; attending the Professional Children's School; participating in high school track; his most influential teachers, including Karel Shook and Arthur Mitchell as well as Tanaquil Le Clercq; Corsair [Le corsaire] as the most challenging ballet; the variety of dance styles he performs, including jazz, ethnic and modern; attending performances of many different companies, with special attention to watching male dancers; admiration for the dancing of Fernando Bujones; the importance of Alexandra Danilova's teaching women's classes at Dance Theatre of Harlem; working with Glen Tetley and the demanding nature of performing his dances; touring with Dance Theatre of Harlem in Europe and across the U.S.; Dance Theatre of Harlem's audience reception and the building of new audience members; partnering many different female dancers; leisure activities; the increasing opportunities for black dancers.
- Donor/Sponsor
- Oral history archive.
- Uniform Title
- Ballet beat (Radio program)
- Subjects
- Note
- Sound quality is good overall.
- Interview with Ronald Perry conducted by Kyra Lynn Kaptzan on Jan. 16, 1980 for the radio program Ballet beat on WNYU-FM and broadcast on April 4, 1980.
- Source (note)
- Kyra Lynn Kaptzan.
- Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-1989, side B [sound cassette]
- OCLC
- 229468046
- Author
- Perry, Ronald, 1955- Interviewee
- Title
- Interview with Ronald Perry [sound recording].
- Imprint
- 1980.
- Local Note
- Archive original: *MGZTCO 3-1989, side B
- Source
- Gift; Kyra Lynn Kaptzan. NN-PD
- Local Subject
- Audiotapes -- Perry, R.Audiotapes -- Kaptzan, K.
- Added Author
- Kaptzan, Kyra Lynn. Interviewer
- Added Title
- Ballet beat (Radio program)
- Research Call Number
- *MGZTC 3-1989, side B [sound cassette]