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Copasetics. [Lecture-demonstration]

Title
Copasetics. [Lecture-demonstration] [videorecording]
Publication
[1975 or 1977?]

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZIA 4-3125Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • Coles, Honi, 1911-1992
  • Coles, Honi, 1911-1992.
  • Cook, Charles, 1917-1991
  • Gaines, Bubba
  • Bubbles, John W.
  • Robinson, Bill, 1878-1949.
  • Bufalino, Brenda.
  • Copasetics.
  • Hoofers' Club.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (33 min.) : sd., b&w NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Lecture-demonstration marking the official opening of the Dancing Theater Studio.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of the American Tap Dance Orchestra.
Series Statement
American Tap Dance Orchestra Video Library.
Uniform Title
Great feats of feet (Motion picture)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Original container labeled: Copasetics 1975 w/time codes #3.
  • Time code on frame.
  • 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.
  • For additional data compiled by Tony Waag, archivist, American Tap Dance Orchestra, see *MGX 98-6644 American Tap Dance Orchestra Video Library.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in performance at the Dancing Theater, New Paltz, New York ; camera, Jerry Pallor.
Contents
B.S. chorus -- Swanee River (soft shoe) -- Shim sham -- Old man Time / performed by Cook -- Discussion and demonstration of John Bubbles's creation of syncopation with the use of heels / by Coles -- [A cappella solo] / by Gaines -- Bojangles [tribute to Bill Robinson] / poem by Bill Robinson, spoken by Coles -- Satin doll / a Robinson dance, performed by Cook -- Demonstration of various steps, including time-steps, boats (row boat, ferry boats), wings, the saw, the front saw, wing with a slide, rolling wings, pull ups -- Coles reminisces about the Hoofers' Club -- Tree of hope -- Chair dance -- The walk around.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3125
OCLC
NYPY98-F2987
Title
Copasetics. [Lecture-demonstration] [videorecording]
Imprint
[1975 or 1977?]
Series
American Tap Dance Orchestra Video Library.
Performer
Danced by the Copasetics: Honi Coles, Charles "Cookie" Cook, and Leslie "Bubba" Gaines.
Pianist: Andy Wasserman.
Dances introduced by Honi Coles.
Event
Videotaped in performance at the Dancing Theater, New Paltz, New York ; camera, Jerry Pallor.
Local Subject
Lecture-demonstrations.
Added Author
Coles, Honi, 1911-1992, dancer.
Coles, Honi, 1911-1992. Commentator
Cook, Charles, 1917-1991, dancer.
Gaines, Bubba, dancer.
Bubbles, John W., choreographer.
Robinson, Bill, 1878-1949. Author
Bufalino, Brenda. Producer. Director
Copasetics.
Hoofers' Club.
DHCA.
Added Title
Great feats of feet (Motion picture)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3125
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