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Bertram Ross : Monologues & Summerdance '88.

Title
Bertram Ross : Monologues & Summerdance '88.
Publication
1988, 1989.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Ross, Bertram, 1920-2003
  • Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872-1966
  • Duncan, Raymond, 1874-1966
  • Green, Ellen
  • Greenfield, Amy
Description
1 streaming video file (80 min.) : sound, color.
Summary
  • During the post-discussion talkat the indoor space near High Rock Park, 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.
  • Second performance 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)
  • Superstar (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 original VHS cassette label.
  • Sound is out-of-sync with the video.
  • For entire indoor performance with Nai-Ni Chen, see: *MGZIDF 2664 An Evening of Works by Bertram Ross & Nai-Ni Chen.
  • For better quality recording and additional footage of second part of video at small indoor space please request *MGZIDF 2655 Bertram Ross: performing as Gordan Craig and Raymond Duncan.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video files online only onsite at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Credits (note)
  • Camera (second performance), Amy Greenfield.
Source (note)
  • William Prensky;
Contents
  • Indoor performance [January 8, 1989] (29 min.): Gordon Craig (15 min.) / text, Gorden Craig -- Superstar (4 min.) / text, Ellen Green -- Raymond (10 min.) / text, Raymond Duncan.
  • Small indoor space during thunder storm [July 10, 1988] (51 min.): Gordon Craig (16 min.) / text, Gordon Craig -- Raymond (9 min.) / text, Raymond Duncan -- Question & Answer session (26 min.) / with Bertram Ross.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 2690
OCLC
882466417
Title
Bertram Ross : Monologues & Summerdance '88.
Production
1988, 1989.
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 (second performance), Amy Greenfield.
Performer
Performer, Bertram Ross.
Event
Videotaped during performance and post performance talk at Nikolais/Louis ChoreoSpace, New York, N.Y. and small indoor space near High Rock Park, Staten Island, N. Y. on 1989 January 8 and 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, author of dialog.
Duncan, Raymond, 1874-1966, author of dialog.
Green, Ellen, author of dialog.
Greenfield, Amy, videographer.
Prensky, William, donor.
Added Title
Container of (work): Gordon Craig (Choreographic work : Ross)
Container of (work): Superstar (Choreographic work : Ross)
Container of (work): Raymond (Choreographic work : Ross)
Bertram Ross Video Archive.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 2690
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