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Interview with Beatrice Seckler [sound recording]

Title
Interview with Beatrice Seckler [sound recording]
Author
Seckler, Beatrice.
Publication
1993.

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reel 2AudioRestricted use *MGZTC 3-1819 [sound cassette] reel 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance
reel 1AudioRestricted use *MGZTC 3-1819 reel 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Kraft, Susan, 1961-
Description
2 sound cassettes (2 hrs., 30 min.).
Alternative Title
Dance Oral History Project.
Subjects
Note
  • Interviewed by Susan Kraft on October 6 and 20, 1993 at Ms. Seckler's apartment in New York City.
  • For transcript of interview see *MGZMT 3-1819.
Contents
SUMMARY: Cassette 1. Ms. Seckler discusses her childhood; her early performing and class experience; working with Michio Ito and Angel Cansino; auditioning for the Humphrey/Weidman Company and participating in their first transcontinental tour; the creation of Doris Humphrey's New dance; her jazz duets with Lee Sherman; the formation of a trio with José Limón and Dorothy Bird; working with Sophie Maslow and Anna Sokolow -- Cassette 2. She briefly discusses Bennington College; her work assisting Deborah Carr in the reconstruction of Charles Weidman repertory; general impressions of current modern dance choreography and technique; the survival of Humphrey Weidman choreography; her own experiences choreographing.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1819
OCLC
NYPY946044005-R
Author
Seckler, Beatrice. Interviewee
Title
Interview with Beatrice Seckler [sound recording]
Imprint
1993.
Added Author
Kraft, Susan, 1961- Interviewer
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1819
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