| Description |
1 online resource (52 min.) |
| Series |
Academic Video Online |
| 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 |
In this program, dance historians, instructors, and choreographers trace the evolution of modern and postmodern dance. They explores the influences of such dance pioneers as Duncan, Fuller, St. Denis, Shawn, Balanchine, Graham, Laban, Wigman, Tamaris, Humphrey, Weidman, Limón, Sokolow, Ailey, Dunham, Cunningham, Taylor, Hawkins, Nikolais, and Bausch. The DVD also discusses modern dance education. 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 |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed October 23, 2015) |
| 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 |
In English |
| 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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Dance.
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Modern dance.
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Modern dance -- Study and teaching.
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United States.
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Documentary films.
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History.
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Nonfiction films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Documentaires.
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Films autres que de fiction.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Holzknecht, James, film director, film producer.
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Lindberg, Jessica, contributor.
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Burgess, Dana Tai Soon, contributor.
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Emerson, Paul Gordon, contributor.
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Hanna, Judith Lynne, contributor.
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Reynolds, Nancy, 1938- contributor.
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Yatkin, Nejla Yasemin, contributor.
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Castalia Media (Firm), production company.
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