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In the company of Alvin Ailey

Title
In the company of Alvin Ailey [videorecording] / WNET-TV ; directed by Jon Merdin ; produced by Alonzo F. Brown, Jr.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : WNET-TV, 1978.

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Additional Authors
  • Ailey, Alvin.
  • Butler, Alistair
  • Sherman, Maxine
  • Wood, Donna, 1954-
  • Belafonte, Harry, 1927-2023.
  • Merdin, Jon.
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
  • WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (30 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
Harry Belafonte interviews Alvin Ailey, who discusses his beginnings in dance, his company, choreography, and views on blacks' experience in dance. Includes excerpts of Ailey conducting rehearsals of Flowers with Alistair Butler and Maxine Sherman, and Masekela langage with Donna Wood.
Uniform Title
  • Flowers (Choreographic work : Ailey)
  • Masekela langage (Choreographic work : Ailey)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Interviews.
  • Video.
  • Dance rehearsals.
Performer (note)
  • Host: Harry Belafonte.
Event (note)
  • Telecast on November 28, 1978 on WNET-TV's Skyline series.
Call Number
*MGZIC 9-5821
OCLC
NYPY847011575-F
Title
In the company of Alvin Ailey [videorecording] / WNET-TV ; directed by Jon Merdin ; produced by Alonzo F. Brown, Jr.
Imprint
New York, N.Y. : WNET-TV, 1978.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Event
Telecast on November 28, 1978 on WNET-TV's Skyline series.
Performer
Host: Harry Belafonte.
Local Subject
Television. In the company of Alvin Ailey.
Television. Skyline.
Added Author
Ailey, Alvin. ive, choreographer.
Butler, Alistair, dancer.
Sherman, Maxine, dancer.
Wood, Donna, 1954- dancer.
Belafonte, Harry, 1927-2023. Interviewer
Merdin, Jon. Director
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
DHCA.
Added Title
Flowers (Choreographic work : Ailey)
Masekela langage (Choreographic work : Ailey)
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-5821
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