| Description |
2 sound tape reels (3 hours, 17 min.) : 1 7/8 in. per sec. ; (5 in.) |
| Note |
Interviewed by Jocklyn Armstrong in New York on Apr. 24, May 1, and May 7, 1975. |
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Polyester. |
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For transcript of interview, see *MGZMT 5-388. |
| Contents |
Summary: Reel 1, side 1: Danielian discusses his early years, performances with the Mordkin Ballet and American Ballet Theatre; his Armenian background and family life; classes with Mikhail Mordkin; Mikhail Fokin; Alexandra Danilova and Frederic Franklin; Katherine Hepburn. Reel 1, Side 2: Additional comments on Danilova and the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo; Alicia Markova; André Eglevsky; Danielian discusses the strengths and weaknesses of his own technique; an appreciation of Fred Astaire; Danielian evaluates the film First Position; touring. Reel 2, Side 1: Danielian discusses the current state of ballet education; American Ballet Theatre School. |
| Access |
Closed. |
| Subject |
Mordkin, Mikhail, 1881-1944.
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Danilova, Alexandra, 1907-
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Franklin, Frederic, 1914-
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Fokine, Michel, 1880-1942.
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Astaire, Fred.
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Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
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American Ballet Theatre.
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American Ballet Theatre. School.
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| Local Subject |
Ballet -- Study and teaching.
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Ballet in motion pictures. First position.
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Audiotapes -- Danielian, L.
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| Added Author |
Armstrong, Jocklyn, Interviewer.
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| Donor/Sponsor |
Oral History Archive - Oral History Project.
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| Call No. |
*MGZT 5-388
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| Research Call Number |
*MGZT 5-388
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