Research Catalog

Interview with Merrill Ashley

Title
  1. Interview with Merrill Ashley [videorecording]
Published by
  1. [1984?]

Available online

Details

Additional authors
  1. Ashley, Merrill.
  2. Fitzpatrick, Kibbe.
  3. Maxfield, Richard, 1927-1969.
Description
  1. 2 streaming video files (44 min. total) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
  1. Unedited footage of an interview recorded for the cable television series Dance Spotlight. Topics discussed by Ashley include her early training at the School of American Ballet; her perceptions of George Balanchine as choreographer and teacher; her experiences as a member of the New York City Ballet; and her forthcoming book, Dancing for Balanchine. She also discusses coping with injuries and finding a balance between career and private life. She is joined partway through the interview by her husband Kibbe Fitzpatrick, who also contributes to the discussion.
Donor/Sponsor
  1. Gift of Dance Spotlight.
Subject
  1. Television > Dance spotlight
  2. Television > Interview with Merrill Ashley
  3. New York City Ballet
  4. School of American Ballet
  5. Balanchine, George
Call number
  1. *MGZIDF 8684
Note
  1. Videotaped at Merrill Ashley's apartment in New York in 1984? Interviewer: Richard Maxfield.
Access (note)
  1. Patrons can access streaming video files online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Title
  1. Interview with Merrill Ashley [videorecording]
Imprint
  1. [1984?]
Playing time
  1. 002223 002112
Restricted access
  1. Patrons can access streaming video files online only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Local note
  1. Former call number: *MGZIC 9-3261.
Connect to:
  1. NYPL Digital Collections
Local subject
  1. Television. Interview with Merrill Ashley.
  2. Television. Dance spotlight.
Added author
  1. Ashley, Merrill. Interviewee
  2. Fitzpatrick, Kibbe. Commentator
  3. Maxfield, Richard, 1927-1969. Interviewer
Research call number
  1. *MGZIDF 8684
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