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Baroque dance, 1675-1725 (Motion picture)

Title
Baroque dance, 1675-1725 (Motion picture)
Publication
1977.

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZHB 12-1814Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • McCormick, Malcolm.
  • Snyder, Allegra Fuller.
  • Taylor, Ron,
  • Wanveer, Sue,
  • Wynne, Shirley Spackman, 1928-
Description
1 reel. 22 1/2 min. 810 ft. : sd. color.; 16mm.
Alternative Title
Diana and Mars.
Subjects
Note
  • A study of Baroque dance conceived by Shirley Wynne and Allegra Fuller Snyder. Produced by Masters and Masterworks Productions, Inc. Directed by Allegra Fuller Snyder. Associate producer and editor: Steven Jay Cohen. Cameraman: Baylis Glascock.
  • Music directed by Alan Curtis. Costumes: Malcolm McCormick (design) and Barbara Mettingly (execution). Dances performed by Ron Taylor and Sue Wanveer.
Contents
CONTENTS. - Stills of artwork, architecture, and costumes from the period. - Elements of Baroque dance performance: A sequence of the simplest steps, suspended weight and rhythm, ornamentation and variations, interpretation of notation scores, and preparation for the theater. - A suite for Diana and Mars (a ballet for the theater). Sections include: Diana, the huntress (Rondeau); Mars, the warrior (Hornpipe); Diana and Mars, their encounter (Minuet); The reconciliation (Slow air).
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-1814
Title
Baroque dance, 1675-1725 (Motion picture)
Imprint
1977.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Baroque dance, 1675-1725.
Baroque dancing.
Added Author
Taylor, Ron, dancer.
Wanveer, Sue, dancer.
Snyder, Allegra Fuller. Conceptor. Director
Wynne, Shirley Spackman, 1928- Conceptor
McCormick, Malcolm. Costume designer
Added Title
Diana and Mars.
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-1814
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