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Additional authors

1. Ray, DiAnn
2. Nanon, Patricia N
3. Schönberg, Bessie
4. Tarnay, Linda
5. Lockyer, Tonya
6. Leichter, Nicholas
7. Ahn, Eun Me
8. Allen, Norah Dale
9. Glazebrook, Ken
10. Etsten, Ed
11. Cape Cod Community Television
12. DHCA

Description

1. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)

Summary

1. The 25th anniversary of The Yard, a dancers' colony in Chilmark, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard, is celebrated with a look at its past and present achievements. Its executive director, DiAnn Ray, gives an overview of its organizational structure, performances on- and off-island, audition process, and upcoming activities. Patricia Nanon, its founder and artistic director, describes her initial vision of the colony, the struggles of its early years, the expanding scope of its projects, and her vision of the future. Linda Tarnay, Tonya Lockyer, Nicholas Leichter, and Eun Me Ahn share their experiences at The Yard as choreographers and performers. Bessie Schönberg, renowned as a choreographic mentor, discusses the nature of modern dance, the importance of hard work, and the value of The Yard as a center for creativity. In addition to interviews, pre-recorded videos present views of The Yard's physical setting, and performance excerpts of works by Nicholas Leichter and Eun Me Ahn.

Series statement

1. Spirit of Dance ; 25

Uniform title

1. Spirit of Dance (Television program)

Alternative title

1. Yard, Martha's Vineyard

Subject

1. Yard (Chilmark, Mass.)
2. Dance -- Massachusetts -- Martha's Vineyard
3. Artist colonies

Genre/Form

1. Dance.
2. Interviews.
3. Video.

Call number

1. *MGZIA 4-3988

Performer (note)

1. Host: Norah Dale Allen.
2. Guests: (in television studio) DiAnn Ray, executive director, The Yard ; (pre-recorded on location) Patricia Nanon, artistic director ; Linda Tarnay, president, board of directors ; Tonya Lockyer, dancer ; Nicholas Leichter, choreographer ; Eun Me Ahn, choreographer ; Bessie Schönberg, artistic advisor.

Event (note)

1. Recorded on May 9, 1997. Telecast by Cape Cod Community Television on the series The Spirit of Dance.

Title

1. The Spirit of Dance. The Yard, Martha's Vineyard [videorecording] / Cape Cod Community Television (C3TV) ; directed by Ed Etsten ; produced by Ken Glazebrook and Norah Dale Allen.

Imprint

1. South Yarmouth, Mass. : Cape Cod Community Television, 1997.

Country of producing entity

1. U.S.

Series

1. Spirit of Dance ; 25

Event

1. Recorded on May 9, 1997. Telecast by Cape Cod Community Television on the series The Spirit of Dance.

Performer

1. Host: Norah Dale Allen.
2. Guests: (in television studio) DiAnn Ray, executive director, The Yard ; (pre-recorded on location) Patricia Nanon, artistic director ; Linda Tarnay, president, board of directors ; Tonya Lockyer, dancer ; Nicholas Leichter, choreographer ; Eun Me Ahn, choreographer ; Bessie Schönberg, artistic advisor.

Added author

1. Ray, DiAnn. Interviewee
2. Nanon, Patricia N. Interviewee
3. Schönberg, Bessie. Interviewee
4. Tarnay, Linda. Interviewee
5. Lockyer, Tonya. Interviewee
6. Leichter, Nicholas. ive, choreographer.
7. Ahn, Eun Me. ive, choreographer.
8. Allen, Norah Dale. Producer. Interviewer
9. Glazebrook, Ken. Producer
10. Etsten, Ed. Director
11. Cape Cod Community Television.
12. DHCA.

Added title

1. Spirit of Dance (Television program)

Research call number

1. *MGZIA 4-3988