Research Catalog

Title

[Personal films of Yeichi and Lisan Kay Nimura] [videorecording].

Publication

[195-?]

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Additional Authors

• Nimura, Yeichi, 1897-1979
• Kay, Lisan
• Lisan Kay Nimura Estate. dnr

Description

1 videodisc (8 min.) : si., b&w and col.; 4 3/4 in.

Series Statement

Yeichi and Lisan Kay Nimura Collection

Subject

• Nimura, Yeichi, 1897-1979
• Kay, Lisan

Genre/Form

• Dance.
• Video.
• Filmed dance.
• Amateur films.

Note

• Title supplied by cataloger.

Event (note)

• Recorded in various locations in New York City and in the country, probably in 195-?

Funding (note)

• Processing and cataloging made possible by the Estate of Lisan Kay Nimura.

System Details (note)

• DVD.

Source (note)

• Estate of Lisan Kay Nimura;

Biography (note)

• Yeichi Nimura, 1897-1979, was born in Suwa, Japan, and came to the United States in 1918. He studied dance at the Denishawn school, and also trained in ballet, ballroom, and Spanish dancing. He first danced onstage in 1927 in a revue choreographed by his compatriot Michio Ito, and presented his first recital in 1930. He performed throughout the 1930s in works created by himself and others on the concert stage, in musical theater, and on American and foreign tours with his wife Lisan Kay. Retiring from the stage while still in his prime, he focused on teaching, coaching, and choreographing. He choreographed the musical Lute song both on Broadway in 1946 and at City Center in 1959. He was a founder of the Ballet Arts school at "61" Carnegie Hall, and created works for his students. In recognition of his contributions to international cultural understanding, the Japanese government awarded him an Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1969. In 1973 he established the Nimura Dance Award in Japan in order to assist young dancers and recognize achievement.

Contents

Nimura roll #20d (ca. 3 min., b&w). Dance class, view from dance studio window in New York City while snowing, dancing with cat at country home, Yeichi and Lisan Kay Nimura dancing outdoors and down steps -- Nimura roll #21 (ca. 1 min., b&w). Yeichi Nimura on New York City rooftop smoking and dancing -- Nimura roll #27 (ca. 3 min., col.). Yeichi and Lisan Kay Nimura in home with Christmas tree greating the arriving guests.

Call Number

*MGZIDVD 5-6169

OCLC

730500584

Title

[Personal films of Yeichi and Lisan Kay Nimura] [videorecording].

Imprint

[195-?]

Country of Producing Entity

U.S.

Series

Yeichi and Lisan Kay Nimura Collection

System Details

DVD.

Original Version

Original format: 3 16mm positive film reels.

Event

Recorded in various locations in New York City and in the country, probably in 195-?

Funding

Processing and cataloging made possible by the Estate of Lisan Kay Nimura.

Biography

Yeichi Nimura, 1897-1979, was born in Suwa, Japan, and came to the United States in 1918. He studied dance at the Denishawn school, and also trained in ballet, ballroom, and Spanish dancing. He first danced onstage in 1927 in a revue choreographed by his compatriot Michio Ito, and presented his first recital in 1930. He performed throughout the 1930s in works created by himself and others on the concert stage, in musical theater, and on American and foreign tours with his wife Lisan Kay. Retiring from the stage while still in his prime, he focused on teaching, coaching, and choreographing. He choreographed the musical Lute song both on Broadway in 1946 and at City Center in 1959. He was a founder of the Ballet Arts school at "61" Carnegie Hall, and created works for his students. In recognition of his contributions to international cultural understanding, the Japanese government awarded him an Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1969. In 1973 he established the Nimura Dance Award in Japan in order to assist young dancers and recognize achievement.

Source

Gift; Estate of Lisan Kay Nimura; Sept. 2007. NN-PD

Added Author

Nimura, Yeichi, 1897-1979, dancer.

Kay, Lisan, dancer.

Lisan Kay Nimura Estate. Donor

Research Call Number

*MGZIDVD 5-6169