SUMMARY: Videotaped in the studio on April 9, 1981 by Hilary Harris. Class in modern dance technique taught by May O'Donnell, who points out its connections to and continuity with the classes of the early years, particularly those of Martha Graham. The class emphasizes contraction and release and the use of the floor, and progresses from floor work to center to moving across the floor. O'Donnell's three demonstrators perform a brief piece choreographed by her at the end of the class.
Call number
*MGZIDF 3518
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].
A portion of this May O'Donnell class can be found on Reel 1 of *MGZIDF 3076.
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Title
The early years: May O'Donnell class [electronic resource]
Imprint
1981.
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