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Additional authors

1. Maria-Theresa, 1896-1987.
2. Bardsley, Kay.
3. Duncan, Isadora, 1877-1927
4. Ross, Patty Kerr.
5. Harris, Hilary.
6. Labeille, Daniel.
7. Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
8. State University of New York College at Purchase.

Description

1. 5 streaming video files (NTSC) (94 min.) : sd., col.

Subject

1. Modern dance > United States
2. Television > Early years
3. Dance festivals > New York (State) > Purchase
4. Dance > Congresses > New York (State) > New York > 1981
5. Duncan dancing

Contents

1. SUMMARY: Videotaped in the studio on April 10, 1981 by Hilary Harris. Class in Duncan dancing, taught by Maria Theresa Duncan, assisted by Kay Bardsley. The freely structured class begins with walking patterns and progresses to more complex combinations, including a waltz and a dance choreographed by Isadora Duncan to Schubert's Moment musicale. Maria Theresa reminisces about her experiences with Isadora and answers students' questions at the end of the class.

Call number

1. *MGZIDF 3541

Note

1. 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.
2. For printed program of the festival, see: *MGZB The early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.) [Programs].

Access (note)

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

Title

1. The early years: Maria Theresa Duncan class [electronic resource]

Imprint

1. 1981.

Restricted access

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

Local note

1. Former call number: *MGZIC 9-950 cassettes 35 and 36.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Local subject

1. Duncan dancing.
2. Dance -- Congresses -- New York (State) -- New York -- 1981.

Local subject

1. Television. Early years.

Added author

1. Maria-Theresa, 1896-1987. Teacher. Speaker
2. Bardsley, Kay. Teacher
3. Duncan, Isadora, 1877-1927, choreographer.
4. Ross, Patty Kerr. Director
5. Harris, Hilary. Videographer
6. Labeille, Daniel. Producer
7. Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
8. State University of New York College at Purchase.

Research call number

1. *MGZIC 9-950 cassettes 35 and 36 (former)