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The solkattu game

Title
The solkattu game [videorecording] / choreography by Uttara Asha Coorlawala ; music by John Gilbert.
Publication
1987.

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Additional Authors
  • Coorlawala, Uttara Asha
  • Gilbert, John.
  • Isler, Todd.
  • Franklin, Jenne
  • Tims, Candace
  • Hilliard, Kenneth
  • Taylor, Ken (Kenneth)
  • Watson, Jeffrey
  • Reed, Greer
  • Mitchell, Arthur, 1934-
  • Schönberg, Bessie.
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Description
1 videodisc (NTSC) (13 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
This piece was created and performed as part of the 2nd Annual Choreography Workshop with Bessie Schönberg, sponsored by the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The performance lasts approximately 9 min.; afterwards Schönberg and all of the choreographers involved in the workshop appear on stage, and Arthur Mitchell of Dance Theatre of Harlem speaks.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Uttara Asha Coorlawala.
Genre/Form
  • Video.
  • Dance.
Note
  • The picture is dark on parts of the recording.
Credits (note)
  • Rhythm consultant: Todd Isler
Event (note)
  • Recorded at Aaron Davis Hall, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City, on May 31, 1987.
Biography (note)
  • The solkattu game was inspired by solkattu, the rhythmic vocal patterns recited in Carnatic music and dance.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-2495
OCLC
82173765
Title
The solkattu game [videorecording] / choreography by Uttara Asha Coorlawala ; music by John Gilbert.
Imprint
1987.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Credits
Rhythm consultant: Todd Isler
Performer
Performed by Jenne Franklin, Candace Tims, Ken Hilliard, Kenneth Taylor, Jeffrey Watson, Greer Reed.
Event
Recorded at Aaron Davis Hall, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City, on May 31, 1987.
Biography
The solkattu game was inspired by solkattu, the rhythmic vocal patterns recited in Carnatic music and dance.
Added Author
Coorlawala, Uttara Asha, choreographer.
Gilbert, John. Composer
Isler, Todd.
Franklin, Jenne, dancer.
Tims, Candace, dancer.
Hilliard, Kenneth, dancer.
Taylor, Ken (Kenneth), dancer.
Watson, Jeffrey, dancer.
Reed, Greer, dancer.
Mitchell, Arthur, 1934- Speaker
Schönberg, Bessie. Associated name
Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-2495
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