| Description |
2 sound tape reels (3 hours, 6 min.) : 1 7/8 in. per sec. ; (5 in.) |
| Note |
Interviewed by Theresa Bowers June 13, and June 30, 1978 at the Library and Museum for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, New York. |
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For transcript of interviews see *MGZMT 5-697. |
| Contents |
SUMMARY: Reel 1. Gertrude Shurr discusses her early years; the Denishawn school; studying and performing with Ted Shawn, Ruth St. Denis, Charles Weidman, Doris Humphrey; her defection to Martha Graham; the development of the Graham technique; Primitive mysteries; the Bennington summer dance program. - Reel 2. Shurr discusses opening a studio in San Francisco with May O'Donnell; San Francisco Dance Theater; Hanya Holm; Mary Wigman; the reconstruction of Primitive mysteries; the responsibilities of teaching both at her own studio and at the High School for the Performing Arts; her feelings about current trends in modern dance. |
| Subject |
Graham, Martha.
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O'Donnell, May.
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Weidman, Charles.
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Denishawn School of Dancing.
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Primitive mysteries (Choreographic work : Graham)
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Modern dance -- Study and teaching.
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| Local Subject |
Modern dance -- Technique -- Graham.
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Audiotapes -- Shurr, G.
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| Added Author |
Bowers, Theresa, Interviewer.
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| Donor/Sponsor |
Oral History Archive - Oral History Project.
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| Call No. |
*MGZT 5-697
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| Research Call Number |
*MGZT 5-697
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