Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Schurman, Nona
2. Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958
3. Ross, Patty Kerr
4. Pennebaker, D. A.
5. Labeille, Daniel
6. Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958.
7. Deborah Carr Theatre Dance Ensemble
8. Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
9. State University of New York College at Purchase

Description

1. 2 streaming video files (NTSC) (40 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. Modern dance > Technique > Humphrey

Contents

1. 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

1. *MGZIDF 3547

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].
3. Last part of this title can be found on Reel 1 of *MGZIDF 3535, formerly *MGZIC 9-950 cassette 28).

Access (note)

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

Title

1. The early years: Nona Schurman 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 cassette 44.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Local subject

1. Modern dance -- Technique -- Humphrey.
2. Dance -- Congresses -- New York (State) -- New York -- 1981.

Local subject

1. Television. Early years.

Added author

1. Schurman, Nona. Teacher
2. Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958, choreographer.
3. Ross, Patty Kerr. Director
4. Pennebaker, D. A. Videographer
5. Labeille, Daniel. Producer
6. Deborah Carr Theatre Dance Ensemble.
7. Early years (1981 : Purchase, N.Y.)
8. State University of New York College at Purchase.
9. Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958. New dance.

Research call number

1. *MGZIC 9-950 cassette 44 (former)