Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Brown, Buster, 1913-2002
2. Brown, Ernest
3. Cook, Charles, 1917-1991
4. Cross, James
5. Gaines, Bubba
6. Gibson, Bert
7. Larkin, Milton.
8. Wasserman, Dorothy.
9. Goldberg, Jane. 1948-
10. Bufalino, Brenda.
11. Copasetics.
12. DHCA.

Description

1. 1 videocassette (21 min.) : sd., b&w NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)

Summary

1. In the first 11 min. of this recording, the Copasetics rehearse several pieces (see below). The remainder of the tape sets the scene, including views of the building's hallways, exterior, and street; the sounds of flamenco dancing and drumming from neighboring studios; and candid footage of the Copasetics. The voice of Brenda Bufalino can be heard from off-camera.

Donor/Sponsor

1. Gift of the American Tap Dance Orchestra.

Series statement

1. American Tap Dance Orchestra Video Library.

Uniform title

1. Great feats of feet (Motion picture)

Subject

1. Dance rehearsals
2. Tap dancing
3. Video
4. Dance

Genre/Form

1. Dance.
2. Video.
3. Dance rehearsals.

Contents

1. Dance contents: Rockin' in rhythm (everyone singing) -- Snake hips / danced by Buster Brown -- Pecking to the west / danced by Bert Gibson -- Circle dance -- Bugle blues -- Jumprope dance / danced by Leslie "Bubba" Gaines.

Call number

1. *MGZIA 4-3123

Note

1. Original container labeled: Copasetics 1975 w/time codes #2.
2. Time code on frame.
3. Footage recorded for the documentary Great feats of feet (1977), produced and directed by Brenda Bufalino. For a recording of the completed documentary, see: *MGZIC 7-507.
4. For additional data compiled by Tony Waag, archivist, American Tap Dance Orchestra, see *MGX 98-6644 American Tap Dance Orchestra Video Library.

Performer (note)

1. Also appearing on tape: Milton Larkin, musical director ; Dorothy Wasserman (taking notes) ; Jerry LeRoy ; Jane Goldberg.

Event (note)

1. Videotaped in rehearsal, in rehearsal clothes, at Jerry LeRoy's Rehearsal Studios [now known as Fazil's Rehearsal Hall], New York ; camera, Brenda Bufalino.

Title

1. Copasetics. [Rehearsal] [videorecording]

Imprint

1. [1975 or 1977?]

Country of producing entity

1. U.S.

Series

1. American Tap Dance Orchestra Video Library.

Performer

1. Danced by the Copasetics: Buster Brown, Ernest "Brownie" Brown, Charles "Cookie" Cook (director), James "Stump" Cross, Leslie "Bubba" Gaines, Albert [Bert] Gibson.
2. Also appearing on tape: Milton Larkin, musical director ; Dorothy Wasserman (taking notes) ; Jerry LeRoy ; Jane Goldberg.

Event

1. Videotaped in rehearsal, in rehearsal clothes, at Jerry LeRoy's Rehearsal Studios [now known as Fazil's Rehearsal Hall], New York ; camera, Brenda Bufalino.

Added author

1. Brown, Buster, 1913-2002, dancer.
2. Brown, Ernest, dancer.
3. Cook, Charles, 1917-1991, dancer.
4. Cross, James, dancer.
5. Gaines, Bubba, dancer.
6. Gibson, Bert, dancer.
7. Larkin, Milton. Musician
8. Wasserman, Dorothy. Depicted
9. Goldberg, Jane. 1948- Depicted
10. Bufalino, Brenda. Producer. Director
11. Copasetics.
12. DHCA.

Added title

1. Great feats of feet (Motion picture)

Research call number

1. *MGZIA 4-3123