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Dance by Neil Greenberg (like a vase)

Title
Dance by Neil Greenberg [electronic resource] : (like a vase) / choreography by Neil Greenberg.
Publication
c2010.

Available Online

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Peimer, Jordan.
  • Greenberg, Neil, 1959-
  • Parkins, Zeena.
  • Dunkelman, Shayna.
  • Moments, Preshish, performer.
  • Draper, Ruth, 1884-1956.
  • Mancini, Henry.
  • Stiller, Michael, 1961-
  • Kidd, James, 1979-
  • Durango, Johnni
  • Martin, Paige
  • Miller, Luke (Dancer)
  • Nishimura, Mina
  • Stillwell, Colin
  • McBride, Molly.
  • Gilbert, Gil, videographer.
  • Mishima, Ryutaro.
  • Tschantre, Jason.
  • Sathya Production Services (Firm)
  • Dance Theater Workshop.
  • New York Public Library. Dance Division.
  • Dance by Neil Greenberg (Dance company)
Description
1 streaming video file (91 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
Neil Greenberg and Zeena Parkins discuss the creation of this work, how the title was discovered, and the collaborative process between them. Neil Greenberg discusses the use of the Ruth Draper speech, the difficulty creating this work, how it happens that the dancers are not touching during this piece, and the methodical approach to the improvisation process. The dancers also briefly talk about the use of improvisation.
Series Statement
Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image original documentation
Uniform Title
Like a vase (Choreographic work : Greenberg)
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Filmed dance.
  • Filmed performances.
  • Video.
  • Dance.
Note
  • Widescreen.
  • Recording made possible by the cooperation of Dance by Neil Greenberg, Dance Theater Workshop, and The Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image, Dance Division, The New York Public Library.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video files online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • Original score by Zeena Parkins ; additional sound (written and performed by), Ruth Draper (A class in Greek poise) ; music, Henry Mancini (Something for Sophia) ; arranged by Zeena Parkins and Preshish Moments ; lighting design by Michael Stiller ; sag-crotch costumes by James Kidd ; production design by Jmy Leary, Neil Greenberg, Michael Stiller.
  • Video production, Sathya Productions ; videotaped by Gil Gilbert, Molly McBride, Ryutaro Mishima ; edited by Neil Greenberg, Molly McBride, Jason Tschantre.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in performance at Dance Theater Workshop, New York, N.Y. on Nov. 12, 2010.
Funding (note)
  • This program is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties.
  • The assistance of the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts is gratefully acknowledged.
  • The Dance Division gratefully acknowledges the assistance of The Jerome Robbins Foundation.
System Details (note)
  • Streaming video.
Contents
Like a vase (57 min.) -- Post-show talk (34 min.) ; moderated by Jordan Peiner ; participants, Neil Greenberg, Zeena Parkins with the dancers and musicians.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6124
OCLC
752540465
Title
Dance by Neil Greenberg [electronic resource] : (like a vase) / choreography by Neil Greenberg.
Imprint
c2010.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Series
Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image original documentation
System Details
Streaming video.
Event
Videotaped in performance at Dance Theater Workshop, New York, N.Y. on Nov. 12, 2010.
Credits
Original score by Zeena Parkins ; additional sound (written and performed by), Ruth Draper (A class in Greek poise) ; music, Henry Mancini (Something for Sophia) ; arranged by Zeena Parkins and Preshish Moments ; lighting design by Michael Stiller ; sag-crotch costumes by James Kidd ; production design by Jmy Leary, Neil Greenberg, Michael Stiller.
Video production, Sathya Productions ; videotaped by Gil Gilbert, Molly McBride, Ryutaro Mishima ; edited by Neil Greenberg, Molly McBride, Jason Tschantre.
Performer
Performed by Dance by Neil Greenberg: Johnni Durango, Neil Greenberg, Paige Martin, Luke Miller, Mina Nishimura, Colin Stillwell.
Music performed live by Shayna Dunkelman (percussion), Preshish Moments (drum programming, electronics, live processing), Zeena Parkins (harp, keyboards, electronics)
Funding
This program is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties.
The assistance of the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts is gratefully acknowledged.
The Dance Division gratefully acknowledges the assistance of The Jerome Robbins Foundation.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video files online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
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Added Author
Peimer, Jordan. Moderator
Greenberg, Neil, 1959- interviewee.
Greenberg, Neil, 1959- dancer.
Parkins, Zeena. Interviewee
Greenberg, Neil, 1959- choreographer.
Parkins, Zeena. Composer
Parkins, Zeena. Performer
Dunkelman, Shayna. Performer
Moments, Preshish, performer.
Draper, Ruth, 1884-1956. Writer of accompanying material
Mancini, Henry. Composer
Stiller, Michael, 1961- lighting designer.
Kidd, James, 1979- costume designer.
Durango, Johnni, dancer.
Martin, Paige, dancer.
Miller, Luke (Dancer), dancer.
Nishimura, Mina, dancer.
Stillwell, Colin, dancer.
McBride, Molly. Videographer
Gilbert, Gil, videographer. Videographer
Mishima, Ryutaro. Videographer
Greenberg, Neil, 1959- Editor
McBride, Molly. Editor
Tschantre, Jason. Editor
Sathya Production Services (Firm)
Dance Theater Workshop.
New York Public Library. Dance Division.
Dance by Neil Greenberg (Dance company)
Added Title
Like a vase (Choreographic work : Greenberg)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6124
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