| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Early dance pioneers in the United States (1900-1940) -- Experimentation in ballet (1900-1930s) -- Foundations of modern dance (1910-1940s) -- The second generation of modern dance (1935-1980s) -- New directions for modern dance (1940-present) -- The growth & development of modern dance education (1920s-present) |
| Summary |
Includes interviews, archival photographs, and footage of dance rehearsals and performances to explore the history of 20th century dance. Features discussion of topics such as shoeless dancing in ballet, the Graham technique, the contributions of the African and Caribbean movements, the use of technology, the role of academia, and more |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Originally produced in 2008 |
| Credits |
Choreography, Jessica Lindberg ; videography, Leah Ross, Mary Luker |
| Performer |
Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Michelle N. Burkhart, Jose Bustamante, Paul Emerson, Judith Lynne Hanna, Jessica Lindberg, Allison Orr, Nancy Reynolds, Nejla Yatkin |
| Notes |
No rating given |
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DVD-R, NTSC |
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Closed-captioned |
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Available to Deakin staff and students only |
| Subject |
Modern dance -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Dance -- History -- 20th century.
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Modern dance -- Study and teaching -- History -- 20th century.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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| Author |
Holzknecht, James, director, producer
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Castalia Media (Firm)
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Insight Media (Firm)
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