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La Meri and her life in dance performing the world

Title
La Meri and her life in dance [electronic resource] : performing the world / Nancy Lee Chalfa Ruyter.
Author
Ruyter, Nancy Lee Chalfa.
Publication
Gainesville : University Press of Florida, 2019.

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Description
1 online resource (xv, 312 pages) : illustrations.
Summary
This book is both a biography of La Meri and an analysis of the significance of her theory and practice, with attention to her own performance, choreography, writings, and teaching.
Uniform Title
Meri and her life in dance (Online)
Alternative Title
Meri and her life in dance (Online)
Subject
  • La Meri, 1898-1988
  • Dancers > United States > Biography
  • Choreographers > United States > Biography
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
Russell Meriwether Hughes: the early years: 1899-1920s -- Early professional work and touring : 1920s -- Life in Italy and beyond 1929-1936 -- Australia and Asia 1936-1937 -- Here and there in a world of turmoil 1937-1939 -- A reinvented life in the United States as teacher, innovator, and woman 1939-1956 -- Performance and choreography in New York and beyond: 1940-1956 and Jacob's pillow 1940's-1970's -- New York; Cape Cod; San Antonio: new transitions: 1956-1988 -- La Meri's writings -- Final words.
LCCN
2018059617
OCLC
ssj0002236024
Author
Ruyter, Nancy Lee Chalfa.
Title
La Meri and her life in dance [electronic resource] : performing the world / Nancy Lee Chalfa Ruyter.
Imprint
Gainesville : University Press of Florida, 2019.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available onsite at NYPL
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