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The early years: Nona Schurman class

Title
The early years: Nona Schurman class [electronic resource]
Publication
1981.

Available Online

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Schurman, Nona.
  • Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958
  • Ross, Patty Kerr.
  • Pennebaker, D. A.
  • Labeille, Daniel.
  • Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958.
  • Deborah Carr Theatre Dance Ensemble.
  • Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
  • State University of New York College at Purchase.
Description
2 streaming video files (NTSC) (40 min.) : sd., col.
Subjects
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].
  • Last part of this title can be found on Reel 1 of *MGZIDF 3535, formerly *MGZIC 9-950 cassette 28).
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Contents
SUMMARY: Videotaped in the studio on April 10, 1981 by D. A. Pennebaker. Class in Humphrey technique taught by Nona Schurman. Includes floor work, with emphasis on falls. At the end of the class, students perform as the ensemble in an excerpt from the Variations and conclusion of Doris Humphrey's New dance, while members of the Deborah Carr Theatre Dance Ensemble perform the solo roles. Occasional gaps in recording.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 3547
OCLC
NYPY916055266-F
Title
The early years: Nona Schurman 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 44.
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Local Subject
Modern dance -- Technique -- Humphrey.
Dance -- Congresses -- New York (State) -- New York -- 1981.
Local Subject
Television. Early years.
Added Author
Schurman, Nona. Teacher
Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958, choreographer.
Ross, Patty Kerr. Director
Pennebaker, D. A. Videographer
Labeille, Daniel. Producer
Deborah Carr Theatre Dance Ensemble.
Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
State University of New York College at Purchase.
Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958. New dance.
Research Call Number
*MGZIC 9-950 cassette 44 (former)
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