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Dance of the ages, part 4 (Motion picture)

Title
Dance of the ages, part 4 (Motion picture)
Publication
1938-39.

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StatusFormatAccessCall NumberItem Location
Moving imageUse in library *MGZHB 4-328Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • McCormack, Wilbur
  • Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972
  • Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers.
Description
1 reel (17 min., 405 ft.) : si., b&w; 16 mm.
Summary
Part IV: Air. Movement quality based on the element air; level of human culture - beyond democracy;archetype - the creative artist.
Donor/Sponsor
Ted Shawn Collection.
Uniform Title
Dance of the ages (Choreographic work : Shawn)
Note
  • For Ted Shawn's taped remarks on this film see *MGZT 7-44 Shawn, Ted. Dance of the ages: commentary.
Credits (note)
  • Choreography: Ted Shawn.
Contents
Prelude: birth-struggle and freeing of men / Ted Shawn and ensemble -- Air / ensemble -- Flight / ensemble -- On a hill top / choreographed and performed by Wilbur McCormack -- The whirlwind (Dance of the liberated soul) / 3 men -- Elevation / choreographed by Ted Shawn and members of the company, ensemble -- Finale: approach to the fifth element / Ted Shawn and ensemble.
Call Number
*MGZHB 4-328
OCLC
NYPY737035279-F
Title
Dance of the ages, part 4 (Motion picture)
Imprint
1938-39.
Credits
Choreography: Ted Shawn.
Performer
Performed by Ted Shawn and his Men Dancers.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Dance of the ages.
Added Author
McCormack, Wilbur, dancer.
Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972, dancer, choreographer.
Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers.
Added Title
Dance of the ages (Choreographic work : Shawn)
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 4-328
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