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The spirit of 18th century dance a Baroque Ballet Workshop

Title
The spirit of 18th century dance [videorecording] : a Baroque Ballet Workshop / Milt Wallace Video, Inc. ; directed by David Drum ; produced by Milt Wallace ; featuring Catherine Turocy, artistic director of the New York Baroque Dance Company.
Publication
U.S. : Milt Wallace Video, c1999.

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Moving imageUse in library *MGZIA 4-7233Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
  • Turocy, Catherine
  • Turocy, Catherine.
  • Colonna, Deda Cristina
  • Fittante, Carlos
  • Richman, James.
  • Green, Amy
  • Copeland, Caroline
  • Zaslove, Arne.
  • Drum, David.
  • Wallace, Milt.
  • New York Baroque Dance Company.
  • Jarvis Conservatory.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (37 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
Recorded at a Baroque Ballet Workshop led by Catherine Turocy at the Jarvis Conservatory, this video examines the dancers' process of leaving behind the present day and entering into the world of 18th century dance. The discussion explores the differences between Baroque dancing and classical ballet; the concept of the "Baroque bubble"; the role of poetry in Baroque dancing; the transforming influences of masks, costumes, wigs, and make-up; creating a dramatic character; acquiring associated skills such as fencing and playing castanets; discerning the deeper significance of Baroque choreography; studying dance notation of the period. Footage of classes and rehearsals are interspersed with performance excerpts from the workshop's 1998 production of With sword drawn he dances (for a complete recording of this work, see *MGZIA 4-3296 With sword drawn he dances).
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Catherine Turocy.
Uniform Title
With sword drawn he dances (Choreographic work : Turocy)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Educational/cultural films and programs.
  • Video.
Note
  • For essays on the subjects covered in the workshop, see: *MGZR Turocy, Catherine [clippings].
Credits (note)
  • Director of photography, David Drum.
Performer (note)
  • Interviewees: Catherine Turocy, Deda Cristina Colonna, Carlos Fittante, James Richman, Amy Green, Caroline Copeland.
  • Also appearing on camera: Arne Zaslove, Maestro Ramon Martinez.
Event (note)
  • Recorded at the Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, Calif.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-7233
OCLC
  • 49295654
  • NYPY03-F598
Title
The spirit of 18th century dance [videorecording] : a Baroque Ballet Workshop / Milt Wallace Video, Inc. ; directed by David Drum ; produced by Milt Wallace ; featuring Catherine Turocy, artistic director of the New York Baroque Dance Company.
Imprint
U.S. : Milt Wallace Video, c1999.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Event
Recorded at the Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, Calif.
Credits
Director of photography, David Drum.
Performer
Interviewees: Catherine Turocy, Deda Cristina Colonna, Carlos Fittante, James Richman, Amy Green, Caroline Copeland.
Also appearing on camera: Arne Zaslove, Maestro Ramon Martinez.
Local Subject
Baroque dancing.
Dance workshops and workshop performances.
Added Author
Turocy, Catherine, choreographer.
Turocy, Catherine, dancer.
Turocy, Catherine. Interviewee
Colonna, Deda Cristina, dancer. Interviewee
Fittante, Carlos, dancer. Interviewee
Richman, James. Musician. Interviewee
Green, Amy, dancer. Interviewee
Copeland, Caroline, dancer. Interviewee
Zaslove, Arne.
Drum, David. Director
Wallace, Milt. Producer
New York Baroque Dance Company.
Jarvis Conservatory.
Added Title
With sword drawn he dances (Choreographic work : Turocy)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-7233
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