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Title German lineage in modern dance [videorecording] : solos by Wigman, Hoyer, Holm, Nikolais, Louis / Dancetime Publications presents ; conceived and performed by Betsy Fisher ; produced by Dancetime Productions.

Imprint [United States] : Dancetime Publications, c2012.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe DVDs 1st Floor  792.80943 G317l 2012    ---  Available
Description 1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
System Details DVD, NTSC.
Credits Editor, Stuart Math ; narrator, Betsy Fisher.
Note Originally produced in 2012.
Summary "German lineage in modern dance celebrates the legacy of modern dance that started in Germany before WWI and developed into new dimensions in the United States in the late 20th century. The influence of this complex and compelling heritage has spanned decades and spread to diverse areas globally. This DVD includes solos by innovators and artistic heirs of German Expression Dance, or Ausdruckstanz. Works of each choreographer are highlighted through solos, narration and original photographs."--Container.
Contents Witch dance, and swinging landscapes / Mary Wigman -- Two excerpts from Affectos humanos / Dore Hoyer -- Excerpt from Homage to Mahler / Hanya Holm -- Excerpt from Tribe, plus photos by Tom Caravaglia / Alwin Nikolais -- Excerpt from Figura / Murray Louis.
Performer Narrator, Betsy Fisher.
Subject Modern dance -- Germany -- 20th century.
Modern dance -- America -- 20th century -- German influences.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Genre/Form Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Dance films.
Feature films.
Feature films -- United States.
Added Author Fisher, Betsy. Creator. Dancer.
Wigman, Mary, 1886-1973. Choreographer.
Hoyer, Dore, 1911-1967. Choreographer.
Holm, Hanya, 1893-1992. Choreographer.
Nikolais, Alwin. Choreographer.
Louis, Murray. Choreographer.
Dancetime Publications.
Added Title Hexentanz I (Choreographic work : Wigman)
Schwingende Landschaft (Choreographic work : Wigman)
Affectos humanos (Choreographic work : Hoyer). Selections.
Homage to Mahler (Choreographic work : Holm). Selections.
Tribe (Choreographic work : Nikolais). Selections.
Figura (Choreographic work : Louis). Selections.
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