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Interview with Michael Tracy

Title
  1. Interview with Michael Tracy [sound recording].
Published by
  1. 2004.
Author
  1. Tracy, Michael, 1952-

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Additional authors
  1. Farlow, Lesley.
Description
  1. 3 sound discs (ca. 100 min.) : digital; 4 3/4 in. +
Summary
  1. Discs 1-2 (ca. 90 min.). Michael Tracy discusses his family background, his artistic and physical training; his choice to attend Dartmouth College and his experiences there including inspiring teachers and classes; dance classes with Alison Chase; her influence in developing his concept of choreography; the experimental atmosphere at the college at that time; the early evolution of Pilobolus [Dance Theatre]; his ambivalence and then decision to join the company; his developing identity and acceptance of himself as a performing artist; early structure of the company and first pieces; the evolution of the company's work and process; training a new generation of dancers; economic and administrative strategies for the company's survival and future.
  2. Disc 3 (ca. 10 min.). Tracy speaks further about Pilobolus' structure and new directions; his recent choreography including Symbiosis.
Alternative title
  1. Dance Oral History Project.
  2. Dance Audio Archive.
Subject
  1. Audiotapes > Tracy, R
  2. Dance companies > Management
  3. Tracy, Michael, 1952-
  4. Pilobolus Dance Theatre
  5. Symbiosis (Choreographic work : Tracy, Cook and Jaworski)
  6. Chase, Alison
  7. Dartmouth College
  8. Dance > Economic aspects
Call number
  1. *MGZTL 4-2415
Note
  1. Interview with Michael Tracy conducted by Lesley Farlow at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City on June 29, 2004.
  2. For transcript see: *MGZMT 3-2415.
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  1. Transcripts may not be photographed or reproduced without permission.
Author
  1. Tracy, Michael, 1952- Interviewee
Title
  1. Interview with Michael Tracy [sound recording].
Imprint
  1. 2004.
Restricted access
  1. Transcripts may not be photographed or reproduced without permission.
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  1. Audiotapes -- Tracy, R.
Added author
  1. Farlow, Lesley. Interviewer
Research call number
  1. *MGZTL 4-2415 [sound discs]
  2. *MGZMT 3-2415 [transcript]
  3. *MGZTL 4-2415
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