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Interview with Ronald Perry

Title
Interview with Ronald Perry [sound recording].
Author
Perry, Ronald, 1955-
Publication
1980.

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AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-1989, side BPerforming Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Kaptzan, Kyra Lynn.
Description
1 sound cassette (ca. 28 min.)
Summary
Ronald Perry speaks with Kyra Lynn Kaptzan about his introduction to ballet, on television; his school audition with Arthur Mitchell and his early training at the Harlem School of the Arts; joining Dance Theatre of Harlem as an apprentice; attending the Professional Children's School; participating in high school track; his most influential teachers, including Karel Shook and Arthur Mitchell as well as Tanaquil Le Clercq; Corsair [Le corsaire] as the most challenging ballet; the variety of dance styles he performs, including jazz, ethnic and modern; attending performances of many different companies, with special attention to watching male dancers; admiration for the dancing of Fernando Bujones; the importance of Alexandra Danilova's teaching women's classes at Dance Theatre of Harlem; working with Glen Tetley and the demanding nature of performing his dances; touring with Dance Theatre of Harlem in Europe and across the U.S.; Dance Theatre of Harlem's audience reception and the building of new audience members; partnering many different female dancers; leisure activities; the increasing opportunities for black dancers.
Donor/Sponsor
Oral history archive.
Uniform Title
Ballet beat (Radio program)
Subjects
Note
  • Sound quality is good overall.
  • Interview with Ronald Perry conducted by Kyra Lynn Kaptzan on Jan. 16, 1980 for the radio program Ballet beat on WNYU-FM and broadcast on April 4, 1980.
Source (note)
  • Kyra Lynn Kaptzan.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1989, side B [sound cassette]
OCLC
229468046
Author
Perry, Ronald, 1955- Interviewee
Title
Interview with Ronald Perry [sound recording].
Imprint
1980.
Local Note
Archive original: *MGZTCO 3-1989, side B
Source
Gift; Kyra Lynn Kaptzan. NN-PD
Local Subject
Audiotapes -- Perry, R.
Audiotapes -- Kaptzan, K.
Added Author
Kaptzan, Kyra Lynn. Interviewer
Added Title
Ballet beat (Radio program)
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1989, side B [sound cassette]
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