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Bertram Ross : performing as Gordan Craig and Raymond Duncan.

Title
Bertram Ross : performing as Gordan Craig and Raymond Duncan.
Publication
1988.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Ross, Bertram, 1920-2003
  • Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872-1966
  • Duncan, Raymond, 1874-1966
  • Greenfield, Amy
Description
1 streaming video file (54 min.) : sound, color.
Summary
  • During the post-discussion talk, Bertram Ross discusses the works performed, the texts used, and the stories behind the words; talks about modern movement; François Delsarte's influence on dance; how contractions are used; differences between ballet and modern dance; Isadora Duncan's life and the movie entitled, Isadora, with Vanessa Redgrave; mishaps while performing with the Martha Graham Dance Company that were inaccurately told in a biography.
  • An unedited performance video that was intended to be performed outdoors at High Rock Park, Staten Island, but due to thunderstorm was performed in a small indoor space nearby.
Uniform Title
  • Gordon Craig (Choreographic work : Ross)
  • Raymond (Choreographic work : Ross)
Alternative Title
Bertram Ross Video Archive.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Filmed performances.
  • Interviews.
  • Nonfiction films.
Note
  • Title from opening video credits and original VHS cassette label.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video files online only onsite at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • Camera, Amy Greenfield.
Source (note)
  • William Prensky;
Contents
Bertram and Amy [Greenfield] warm-up (3 min.) -- [Gordon Craig] (16 min.) / conceived and choreographed by Bertram Ross -- [Raymond Duncan] (9 min.) -- Bertram talks with the audience (26 min.).
Call Number
*MGZIDF 2655
OCLC
880905800
Title
Bertram Ross : performing as Gordan Craig and Raymond Duncan.
Production
1988.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
computer
video
Type of Carrier
online resource
Original Version
Original format: 1 videocassette (VHS) ; 1/2 in.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video files online only onsite at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits
Camera, Amy Greenfield.
Event
Videotaped during performance and post performance talk at small indoor space near High Rock Park, Staten Island, N. Y. 1988 July 10.
Source
Gift; William Prensky; 2009.
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Added Author
Ross, Bertram, 1920-2003, performer.
Ross, Bertram, 1920-2003, choreographer.
Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872-1966, writer of accompanying material.
Duncan, Raymond, 1874-1966, writer of accompanying material.
Greenfield, Amy, videographer.
Prensky, William, donor.
Added Title
Container of (work): Gordon Craig (Choreographic work : Ross)
Container of (work): Raymond (Choreographic work : Ross)
Bertram Ross Video Archive.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 2655
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