Research Catalog

Title

The early years: Gertrude Shurr class [electronic resource]

Publication

1981.

Details

Additional Authors

• Shurr, Gertrude.
• Ross, Patty Kerr.
• Pennebaker, D. A.
• Hegedus, Chris.
• Labeille, Daniel.
• Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
• State University of New York College at Purchase.

Description

3 streaming video files (NTSC) (59 min.) : sd., col.

Subjects

• Modern dance > United States
• Television > Early years
• Dance festivals > New York (State) > Purchase
• Dance > Congresses > New York (State) > New York > 1981
• Modern dance > Technique > Graham
• Graham, Martha

Note

• Video documentation of the festival The early years: American modern dance from 1900 through the 1930s, hosted by SUNY College at Purchase, New York, on April 9-12, 1981, under the sponsorship of State University of New York, University-Wide Programs in the Arts. Festival director: Patricia Kerr Ross. Video producer: Daniel Labeille.
• For printed program of the festival, see: *MGZB The early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.) [Programs].

Access (note)

• Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Contents

SUMMARY: Videotaped in the studio on April 9, 1981 by D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. Class in early modern dance technique, taught by Gertrude Shurr, with the help of two demonstrators. The class consists exclusively of floor work and emphasizes the use of contraction and release. Throughout the class Shurr refers to Martha Graham's teaching, stressing the expressional qualities of the movements. The tape ends before the conclusion of the class.

Call Number

*MGZIDF 3517

OCLC

NYPY916054745-F

Title

The early years: Gertrude Shurr class [electronic resource]

Imprint

1981.

Restricted Access

Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Local Note

Former call number: *MGZIC 9-950 cassette 3.

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Local Subject

Modern dance -- Technique -- Graham.

Dance -- Congresses -- New York (State) -- New York -- 1981.

Local Subject

Television. Early years.

Added Author

Shurr, Gertrude. Teacher

Ross, Patty Kerr. Director

Pennebaker, D. A. Videographer

Hegedus, Chris. Videographer

Labeille, Daniel. Producer

Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)

State University of New York College at Purchase.

Research Call Number

*MGZIC 9-950 cassette 3 (former)