Research Catalog

Title

The National Ballet of Canada [electronic resource]

Publication

c1991.

Details

Additional Authors

• Witkowsky, Gizella.
• Harrington, Rex.
• Anderson, Reid.
• Ravencraft, Theresa L.

Description

1 streaming video file (NTSC) (28 min.) : sd., col.

Summary

Documentary on the National Ballet of Canada, beginning with an interview with footwear supervisor Carol Beevers, who describes how ballet shoes are made and distributed among the company. Wardrobe cutter Angela Arana then discusses how the company's costumes, including tutus, are made. Principal dancers Gizella Witzowsky and Rex Harrington talk about their training and experiences as performers. In conclusion, Reid Anderson, the company's artistic director, discusses the company's long-range projects and goals. The documentary is illustrated by brief footage of company classes and rehearsals.

Donor/Sponsor

Gift of WNED/WNEQ Public Television.

Subjects

• Ballet in television > National Ballet of Canada
• Costumes (Making or sewing)
• Ballet slippers
• Television > Arts scene
• National Ballet School (Canada)
• National Ballet of Canada

Note

• Produced by WNED-TV, Buffalo, New York, and telecast on the program Arts scene. Producer/host: Theresa L. Ravencraft. Videography: Roger Parris.

Access (note)

• Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Funding (note)

• Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Call Number

*MGZIDF 8661

OCLC

NYPY916063213-F

Title

The National Ballet of Canada [electronic resource]

Imprint

c1991.

Restricted Access

Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Funding

Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Local Note

Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2701.

Additional Copy 1: None.

Additional Copy 2: 1 3/4" videocassette, copied from A.O., 10/91; in Princeton ReCAP Regular Storage; was vid. viewing copy until 6/2017.

Connect to:

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Local Subject

Television. Arts scene.

Local Subject

Costumes (Making or sewing)

Ballet in television. National Ballet of Canada.

Added Author

Witkowsky, Gizella. Commentator

Harrington, Rex. Commentator

Anderson, Reid. Commentator

Ravencraft, Theresa L. Producer. Host

Research Call Number

*MGZIDF 8661

*MGZIC 9-2701 (former)