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Dance Videos

  • The cosmic dance of Shiva
    Call Number: BL1218 .C68 1992
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: Guilford, CT : Audio-Forum, c1992
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Celebrates various images of Shiva, the Hindu Lord of dance, as expressed in ritual dance
  • Given to dance;India's Odissi tradition
    Call Number: BL1237.58.D48 G6 1986
    Location: General
    Publication information: Madison, Wis. : Film Distribution Office, Center for South Asian Studies [distributor], 1986
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (57 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in. + 1 film guide (9 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.)
    Description: Describes the evolution of Odissi dance, associated with the Temple of Lord Jagganath of Puri, in the eastern seacoast state of Orissa, India. Captures the dynamics of an elaborate dance tradition undergoing not one, but two, reinterpretations of its essential features, and the complexities of women's roles within those changes
  • American Indian Dance Theatre.
    Call Number: E98.D2 A44 1996, v.1
    Location: General
    Publication information: Phoenix, AZ : Canyon Records & Indian Arts [distributor], [1996]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (59 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presents a variety of Indian dances, performed on stage and at various international powwows. Includes hoop dance, eagle dance, Apache crown dance, Zuni rainbow dance, powwow dances (grass, men's traditional and fancy, women's fancy shawl), plains snake and buffalo dance
  • American Indian Dance Theatre.
    Call Number: E98.D2 A44 1996, v.2
    Location: General
    Publication information: Phoenix, AZ : Canyon Records & Indian Arts [distributor], [1996]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presentation of various Native American Indian dances performed with Native American drums and music accompaniment. The dancers, in their native costumes and makeup, perform in various settings, including a powwow. Includes dances from the Northwest-Makah and Kwakiutl and the Northeast-Seneca and Penobscot and the Plains
    Contents: Makah paddle dance -- Whale dance -- Hamatsa dance -- Hux whukw and galukwaml -- Penobscot pine needle dance -- Stomp dance -- Smoke dance -- Stick dance -- Men's grass dance -- Women's fancy shawl dance -- Men's traditional dance -- Men's fancy dance
  • Danzante;the living tradition
    Call Number: F 1219.76 .D35 D3 1992
    Location: General
    Publication information: Alexandria, Va. : PBS Video, c1992
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Three men and two women in northern New Mexico constitute the dance troupe Danza Azteca de Anáhuac which preserves the ancient cultural traditions of Mexico. The dancers describe the meaning of the rituals and beliefs they depict in performance, share their feelings as artists, and talk about the influence of this cultural history on their daily lives
  • Folklórico;Ballet Folklórico de México
    Call Number: F 1219.76 .D35 F6 1989
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: Los Angeles, CA : Million Dollar Video Corp. ; [New York, N.Y. : Distributed by] Gessler Publishing Co., 1989
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (113 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Production of the Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, filmed in the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City in 1989. Includes 12 dances which represent the culture of different regions of Mexico, including four pre-Columbian dances
    Contents: 1. La Gran Tenochtitlan -- 2. Tarima de Tixtla -- 3. Danza del Venado -- 4. Sones Antiguos de Michoacan -- 5. Los Mayas -- 6. Fiesta en Tlacotalpan -- 7. Zacatecas -- 8. Los Concheros -- 9. Feria de carnaval en Tlaxcala -- 10. Viva Tamaulipas! -- 11. Boda en el istmo de Tehuantepec -- 12. Fiesta en Jalisco
  • Dancing
    Call Number: GV1594 .D3 1993
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: W. Long Beach, NJ : Distributed by Kultur International Films, c1993
    Physical description: 8 videocassettes (58 min. each) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: Probes the traditions of dance in communities around the world--from the often misunderstood waltz to the eloquent gestures of an Asante court dancer in Ghana, and from the latest hip-hop in Morocco to a ballet class in Russia and a modern dance rehearsal in New York
    Contents: program 1. The power of dance -- program 2. Lord of the dance -- program 3. Sex and social dance -- program 4. Dance at court -- program 5. New worlds, new forms -- program 6. Dance centerstage -- program 7. The individual and tradition -- program 8. Dancing in one world
  • The romance of mid-19th century couple dances
    Call Number: GV1617 .H68 v.1
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, CA : Dancetime Publications, [199-?]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (35 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Instruction on mid-19th century ballroom couple dances. Covered in this program are: the waltz, the gallop, the polka, the schottische, and the polka mazurka. Each dance segement is introduced by a brief presentation of historical information
    Contents: Waltz -- Gallop -- Polka -- Schottische -- Polka mazurka
  • Dances of the ragtime era, 1910-1920
    Call Number: GV1617 .H68 v.2
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, California : Dancetime Publications, 1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Provides 44 step combinations and instructions to help viewers learn to dance the most popular social dances of the early 20th century. Covered in this program are: animal dances, castle walk, tango, maxixe, hesitation waltz. Each dance segement is introduced by a brief presentation of historical information
  • The majesty of Renaissance dance
    Call Number: GV1617 .H68 v.3
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, CA : Dancetime Publications, 2000
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Shows the intricacies of an Italian court dance suite (Nido d'Amore), which mirrors the episodic changes of courtship. The Renaissance era is also introduced with historical dance information, accompanied by original illustrations
  • The elegance of Baroque social dance
    Call Number: GV1617 .H68 v.4
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, CA : Dancetime Publications, 2000
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (45 min.) ; sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Shows how to dance the most influential social dances of the French Baroque court. Minuet, allemande, and contredance are demonstrated by dancers with detailed step analysis. Authentic music is performed and fashions of the Baroque era are worn by the dancers. Each dance is introduced with historical information, accompanied by original illustrations
  • Victorian era couple dances
    Call Number: GV1617 .H68 v.5
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, California : Dancetime Publications, c2001
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Re-visit the classic 19th century couple dances and explore 32 innovative step variations with the waltz, polka, galop and the mazurka
  • A 19th century ball;the charm of group dances
    Call Number: GV1617 .H68 v.6
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, California : Dancetime Publications, 2001
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Group dances in the ballroom -- the grand march, the lancers quadrille and the cotillon
  • Lord of the dance
    Call Number: ZZT 3724
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: [New York] : PolyGram Video, [1997]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 93 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Michael Flatley takes to the stage in a stunning Celtic dance spectacular which re-tells Irish folk legend in a dazzling and updated style
    Contents: Cry of the Celts -- Erin the goddess -- Celtic dream -- The warriors -- Gypsy -- Strings of fire -- Breakout -- Warlords -- Erin the goddess -- The Lord of the dance -- Dangerous game -- Hell's kitchen -- Fiery nights -- The lament -- Siamsa -- She moves through the fair -- Stolen kiss -- Nightmare -- The duel -- Victory -- Planet Ireland
  • Riverdance;the show
    Call Number: GV 1688 .I7 R58 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: London : VCI ; [S.l.] : Columbia Tristar Home Video, c1996
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (71 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presents a live performance of Irish dance and music, with American, Spanish, and Russian performers as well
    Contents: Reel around the sun / Michael Flatley, Riverdance -- The heart's cry / Anúna -- The Countess Cathleen / Jean Butler, Riverdance -- Caoineadh Cú Chulainn / Davy Spillane -- Distant thunder / Michael Flatley, Riverdance -- Firedance / Maria Pagés, Michael Flatley -- Riverdance / Anúna, Riverdance, Jean Butler, Michael Flatley -- Lift the wings / Aine Uí Cheallaigh -- Freedom / Deliverance Ensemble -- The Russian dervish / Moiseyev Dance Company -- Heartland / Riverdance -- Riverdance international / entire cast
  • Riverdance;live from New York City
    Call Number: GV 1688 .I7 R582 1997
    Location: General
    Publication information: Culver City, Calif. : Distributed by Columbia TriStar Home Video, c1997
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Contents: Reel around the sun -- The heart's cry -- Women of Ireland -- Caoineadh Chú Chulainn -- Thunderstorm -- Firedance -- Slip into spring/The harvest -- Cloudsong -- Riverdance -- American wake -- Lift the wings -- Harbour of the New World -- Trading taps -- Russian dervish -- Oscail an Doras -- Heartbeat of the world -- Homecoming -- Home and the heartland -- Heartland -- Riverdance international
  • Dances of India;learning Bharata natyam
    Call Number: GV1693 .D363 2003
    Location: General
    Publication information: Cincinnati, Ohio : Distributed by Cultural Centre of India LLC, [2003?]
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: This videodisc which features Padma Chebrolu, teaches traditional Bharata natyam as performed by hundreds of millions of Indians all over the world. This dance tradition still follows the rules set by Guru Bharata in his Natyam Sastra (Science of Dancing) from the second century A.D
    Contents: Salutation -- Single Hand Gestures -- Warm-Up Exercises -- Steps Series 1 -- Head Movements -- Eye Movements -- Neck Movements -- Steps Series 2 -- Double Hand Gestures -- Poses, Costumes, Make-up -- Ananda Natanam dance
  • Multicultural folk dance video
    Call Number: GV1743 .M96 1998
    Location: General
    Publication information: Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, 1998
    Physical description: 2 videocassettes (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 2 guides (vi, 48 p. ; 23 cm. each) + 2 sound cassettes (ca. 23 min. each)
    Description: Shows steps to dances from 18 different countries taught by natives of the represented countries dressed in traditional custom. Includes general background information and lore about the dances
    Contents: v. 1. Hora (Israel) -- Hukilau (Hawaii) -- Savila se bela loza (Serbia) -- Virginia reel (United States) -- d'hammerschmiedsgselin (Germany) -- Highlife (Ghana) -- Alunelul (Romania) -- Yanko (China) -- El jarabe tapatio (Mexico) -- v. 2. Syrtos (Greece) -- Tanko bushi (Japan) -- Les saluts (Canada) -- Tarantella (Italy) -- Korobushka (Russia) -- Gathering peascods (England) -- Tinikling (Philippines) -- Siege of Ennis (Ireland) -- Dunantuli ugros (Hungary)
  • Burn the floor
    Call Number: ZZT 2894
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2000]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Filmed at its World Premiere (1999?), the program stars 44 of the world's champion ballroom and Latin dancers
  • Dancetime!;500 years of social dance.
    Call Number: GV1746 .D3 1998 v.1
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, CA : Dancetime Publications : Tri Valley Video [distributor], c1998
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (47 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: A presentation of the history of popular dance forms. This first of two segments features dance forms, period costumes and dance music from the 15th through 19th centuries from the courts of Italy, France, England and the grand ballrooms of America
  • Dancetime!;500 years of social dance.
    Call Number: GV1746 .D3 1998 v.2
    Location: General
    Publication information: Kentfield, CA : Dancetime Publications : Tri Valley Video [distributor], c1998
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (49 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: A presentation of the history of popular dance forms. This second of two segments features dance forms, period costumes and dance music from twentieth century America from the animal dances of the 1910's through the hip hop of the 1990's
  • Ballroom dancing for beginners
    Call Number: GV1751 .B35 1993
    Location: General
    Publication information: W. Long Branch, N.J. : Kultur, c1993
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (57 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Teaches the basic techniques of ballroom dancing and includes patterns for the fox trot, tango, waltz, rumba, cha cha, and swing
  • Intermediate ballroom dancing
    Call Number: GV1751 .B352 1991
    Location: General
    Publication information: Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, c1991
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (48 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Designed for those who want to increase their dancing skills beyond the beginner's level. Covers techniques for fox trot, cha-cha, tango, waltz, rumba, and swing. Includes blank-screen segments at end with music for practicing the various dances
  • Ballroom dancing.
    Call Number: GV1751 .B353 1993
    Location: General
    Publication information: W. Long Branch, NJ : KULTUR International Films, c1993
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Shows the viewer how to develop better leading and following techniques, balance and personal style. Emphasizes how to improve your dancing skills and increase your confidence as you learn the finer points of ballroom dancing
  • Bobbye McDonald's learning to dance together
    Call Number: GV1751 .B6 1988
    Location: General
    Publication information: Fort Lauderdale, FL : Sun Dance Arts Video Concept, c1988
    Physical description: 2 videocassettes (218 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide ([4] p.)
    Description: Learn the most popular dance steps and become a good dancer with instructions that are easy for beginners to understand
    Contents: v. 1. The American dances : Foxtrot, Swing (Jitterbug), Waltz, Hustle -- v. 2. Latin dances : Rumba, Tango, Mambo
  • Wedding dances;easy lessons for your special day with Teresa Mason
    Call Number: GV1751 .W4 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (70 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Features five of the most popular dances, including waltz, tango, fox trot, rumba and cha-cha
  • Bring back the romance of dance.
    Call Number: GV1751.5 .B75 1995
    Location: General
    Publication information: [Chicago, Ill.] : Nancy Hays Entertainment, c1995
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (42 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Greg Gale takes you step-by-step through the basics of ballroom dancing, starting with the fox trot and the swing
  • Bring back the romance of dance.
    Call Number: GV1751.5 .B752 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: Chicago, IL. : Nancy Hays Entertainment, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (48 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Nancy Hays and Greg Gale demonstrate the beginning steps to the tango and the waltz
  • Bring back the romance of dance.
    Call Number: GV1751.5 .B753 1998
    Location: General
    Publication information: Chicago, Ill. : Nancy Hays Entertainment, c1998
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (59 min.) : sd., col
    Description: Nancy Hays and Greg Gale teach the beginning steps to three of the most popular Latin dances
  • Christy Lane's learn the dances of the 80's
    Call Number: GV1753 .C4 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: Palm Springs, CA : Let's Do It! Productions, c1996
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 booklet
    Contents: Running man -- Roger Rabbit -- Robo Cop -- Cabbage Patch -- Moonwalk -- Funky twist -- New Kids move -- Break dancing -- Pac Man -- Poppin' -- Wavin' -- Lockin' -- Tickin'
  • Musical theater dance [videorecording]
    Call Number: GV1753 .M885 2001
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York : Riz-Biz Productions, c2001
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Broadway dancer and choreographer Christopher Gattelli presents three Fosse-inspired dance routines created for all levels. Dances concentrate on style, technique, formations and the use of props
  • Movement for period plays
    Call Number: GV 1781 .M6 1985x
    Location: General
    Publication information: Oakland, CA : Personabooks, c1985
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presents the bows and curtsies and the basic steps of the most typical dances of the Medieval/Early Tudor, Elizabethan/Jacobean, Restoration, Eighteenth Century, Romantic, and Victorian/Edwardian periods
  • The source experience;enriching the Humphrey legacy
    Call Number: GV1782.6 .S6 1998
    Location: General
    Publication information: Hightstown, NJ : Dance Horizons Video : Distributed by Princeton Book Company, c1998
    Physical description: 5 videocassettes (425 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: Provides behind-the-scenes analysis of each movement, phrase-by-phrase, of five Doris Humphrey works. Ernestine Stodelle, an original member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, provides meticuluous, inspiring coaching and commentary for each dance. Each video concludes with a complete performance of the work
    Contents: [1] Air for the G string (90 min.) -- [2] Call/Breath of fire (63 min.) -- [3] Shakers (91 min.) -- [4] Two ecstatic themes (90 min.) -- [5] Water study (91 min.)
  • Donald McKayle;heartbeats of a dancemaker
    Call Number: GV1783 .D663 2002
    Location: General
    Publication information: Hightstown, NJ : Princeton Book Co., c2002
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (57 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: Contemporary dancers perform (on stage and in the studio) excerpts from dances by the eminent African-American choreographer Donald McKayle, including Heartbeats, Saturday's Child, They Called Her Moses, House of Tears, From the Heart, Minstrel Man, Libertango, Blood Memories, Anush Yar, and Songs of the disinherited
  • Five dances by Martha Graham
    Call Number: GV1783 .F58 1995
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: [Netherlands] : Philips ; New York : PolyGram Video, c1995
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (85 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + program notes
    Description: A performance of five dances by Martha Graham and her dance troupe which exemplify diverse aspects of Graham's unique style of modern dance
    Contents: El Penitente (1940) -- Steps in the street (1936) -- Diversion of angels (1948) -- Herodiade (1944) -- Maple leaf rag (1990)
  • The Balanchine celebration
    Call Number: GV1785.B32 B352 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York : Nonesuch : Distributed by WarnerVision Entertainment, c1996
    Physical description: 2 videocassettes (86 min. ea.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + contents inserts
    Contents: Part one. Apollo -- Scherzo à la Russe / music by Igor Stravinsky -- Square dance / music by Arcangelo Corelli -- Theme and variations / music by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky -- Union Jack / music by Hershy Kay -- Vienna waltzes. Rosenkavalier / music by Richard Strauss -- Walpurgisnacht ballet / music by Charles Francois Gounod -- Part two. Agon / music by Igor Stravinsky -- Stars and stripes / music by John Philip Sousa -- Western symphony / music by Hershy Kay -- Who cares? / music by George Gershwin
  • Baryshnikov;the dancer and the dance
    Call Number: GV 1785 .B348 B3 1983x
    Location: General
    Publication information: Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, c1983
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (82 min.) : sd., col., stereo. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Profile of Mikhail Baryshnikov. Includes the complete ballet Configurations choreographed by Choo San Goh
  • Cage/Cunningham;a film
    Call Number: GV1785.C85 C34 1991
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, N.J. : b Kultur, c1991
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (95 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences : 1/2 in
    Description: Presents material on Cunningham and his dances, especially his association with John Cage
  • Godunov;the world to dance in
    Call Number: GV 1785 .G63 G6 1983
    Location: General
    Publication information: Sea Bright, N.J. : Kultur International Films, c1983
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (62 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Godunov talks about himself, his life and his career. Includes interviews with some of his friends and excerpts from performances with Maya Plisetskaya and Cynthia Gregory
  • I am a dancer
    Call Number: GV 1785 .N8 I3 1973
    Location: General
    Publication information: [United States] : Thorn EMI Video, c1973
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: An investigation of the artistic temperament and achievements of Nureyev
  • Nureyev
    Call Number: GV1785.N8 N87 1991a
    Location: General
    Publication information: London : RM Associates ; West Long Branch, NJ : Distributed by Kultur, c1991
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd.(stereo), col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Biography of dancer Rudolf Nureyev with extensive archive material and extracts from ballet performances. Mentor Ninette de Valois, partner Margot Fonteyn, choreographer Roland Petit, dancer Sylvie Guillem and others comment on truth and legends surrounding Nureyev
  • Anna Pavlova;a woman for all time
    Call Number: GV1785.P3 A6 2000
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, N.J. : Kultur, 2000 (?)
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (135 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Filmed on location in Russia and England, this colorful and entertaining feature film re-creates in glorious detail the fascinating life story of the legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova
  • Dancemaker
    Call Number: GV1785.T39 D36 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : Docurama : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video Group, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 98 min) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: A breathtaking journey into the world of preeminent choreographer Paul Taylor and his extraordinary creations--Container
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Call Number: GV1786.A42 A482 1990
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [199-?]
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
    Description: In this two-part program, members of Ailey's dance company celebrate his memory by performing three works choreographed by Ailey himself, as well as a special ballet tribute choreographed by Ulysses Dove
    Contents: p. 1. (55 min.) For bird with love / choreography by Alvin Ailey ; music, Charlie Parker ... [et al.] ; original music, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson -- Witness / choreography by Alvin Ailey ; music, traditional negro spirituals sung by Laverne Williams -- p. 2. (52 min.) Memoria / choreography by Alvin Ailey ; music, Keith Jarrett -- Episodes / choreography by Ulysses Dove ; music, Robert Ruggieri
  • American ballet theatre at the Met;mixed bill
    Call Number: GV1786.A43 A647 2003
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [2003?], c1984
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
    Description: This triple bill of ballets, with an additional glittering pas de deux, is a delightful introduction to the range and excitement of American Ballet Theatre's repertory. Recorded at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, on June 11, 1984
    Contents: Les Sylphides / music by Frédéric Chopin ; choreography by Michel Fokine -- Triad / music by Sergei Prokofiev ; choreography by Kenneth MacMillan -- Sylvia (pas de deux) / music by Leo Delibes ; choreography by George Balanchine -- Paquita / music by Ludwig Minkus ; choreography by Natalia Makarova after Petipa
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem
    Call Number: GV1786.D36 D3 1989
    Location: General
    Publication information: W. Long Branch, NJ : Kultur International Films, c1989
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Dazzling performances by the influential and creative all-black ballet company
    Contents: Fall River legend / choreography, Agnes de Mille ; music, Morton Gould -- Troy game / choreography, Robert North ; music, Bob Downes -- The Beloved / choreography, Lester Horton ; music, Judith Hamilton -- John Henry / choreography, Arthur Mitchell ; music, Milton Rosenstock
  • Pilobolus Dance Theatre
    Call Number: GV1786.P54 P556 1998
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York : Nonesuch : WarnerVision Entertainment, 1998
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + contents insert
    Description: Documentary on the formation of Pilobolus and performances by the company
    Contents: Monkshood's Farewell -- Movement from Ocellus -- Movement from Ciona -- Untitled
  • Backstage at the Kirov
    Call Number: GV 1787 .B273 1984
    Location: General
    Publication information: Carmel, CA : Pacific Arts Video Records, 1984
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Recreating the magical atmosphere of the theatre, particularly in the wings, in those moments when the performers are no longer quite themselves, nor yet the characters they portray
  • He makes me feel like dancin'
    Call Number: GV1787 .H4 1987
    Location: General
    Publication information: Los Angeles, Calif. : Direct Cinema Ltd., c1987
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (51 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: The excitement of school children learning how to dance is captured through the teaching process of Jacques d'Amboise, a principal dancer of the New York City Ballet
  • Classical art of ballet;basic positions and movements
    Call Number: GV1788 .C537 2002
    Location: General
    Publication information: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Distributed by American Home Treasures, c2002
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: A visual guide to the fundamentals of classical ballet featuring archive footage of dancers past and present, along with demonstrations by ballerina Véronique Saouter
  • Great pas de deux
    Call Number: GV1788.2.P37 G743 2004
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [2004], c1997
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (ca. 111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
    Description: Performances by the greatest ballet partnerships primarily from the 1980's and early 1990's
    Contents: Spring waters (Maria Bylova, Leonid Nikonov) -- Le corsaire ( Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev) -- The prince of the pagodas (Darcey Bussell, Jonathan Cope) -- Swan Lake (Adam Cooper, Scott Ambler) -- Romeo and Juliet (Alessandra Ferri, Wayne Eagling) -- The nutcracker (Lesley Collier, Anthony Dowell) -- Manon (Jennifer Penney, Anthony Dowell) -- Swan Lake ( Yulia Makhalina, Igor Zelesky) -- A month in the country (Natalia Makarova, Anthony Dowell) -- Le corsaire (Altynai Asylmuratova, Yevgeny Neff) -- Spartacus (Natalya Bessmertnova, Irek Mukhamedov) -- The prince of the pagodas (Darcey Bussell, Jonathan Cope) -- The sleeping beauty (Irina Kolpakova, Sergei Berezhnoi) -- Don Quixote (Cynthia Harvey, Mikhail Baryshnikov)
  • An evening with the Royal Ballet
    Call Number: GV1790.A1 .E946 2001
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [2001?], c1963
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
    Description: Program presents a gala evening of classical ballet featuring the legendary team of Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn
    Contents: Les Sylphides -- Le Corsaire -- La Valse -- Aurora's wedding
  • Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet in tribute to Nijinsky
    Call Number: GV1790.A1 N871 1998
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : Nonesuch Records : Distributed by WarnerVision Entertainment, 1998, c1981
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (79 min.) : sd., col. : 1/2 in
    Contents: Petrouchka : a burlesque in one act and four scenes / music by Igor Stravinsky ; choreography by Mikhail Fokine -- Le spectre de la rose : choreographic tableau on a poem by Theophile Gautier / music by Carl Maria von Weber ; choreography by Mikhail Fokine -- L'après-midi d'un faune : poeme choréographique / music by Claude Debussy ; choreography by vaslav Nijinksy
  • Stars of Russian Ballet
    Call Number: GV1790.A1 S8 1983
    Location: General
    Publication information: [New York, N.Y.] : Video Arts International, [1983]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: A three-part ballet film containing excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, a performance of B.V. Asafiev's The flames of Paris, and his The fountain of Bakhchisarai, the only filmed record of Galina Ulanova and Ma??i?a Plise?t?ska?i?a performing together
  • Stars of the Russian Ballet
    Call Number: GV1790.A1 S8 2003
    Location: General
    Publication information: [New York, N.Y.] : Video Arts International, 2003
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: A three-part ballet film containing excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, a performance of B.V. Asafiev's The fountain of Bakhchisarai, the only filmed record of Galina Ulanova and Ma??i?a Plise?t?ska?i?a performing together, and his The flames of Paris
  • Cinderella
    Call Number: GV1790.C56 A743 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [199-?], c1969
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: The acclaimed historic performance of Cinderella from 1969 featuring the memorable cast of Anthony Dowell
    Contents: Antoinette Sibley
  • Fernando Bujones in Coppelia
    Call Number: GV 1790 .C6 B8 1980
    Location: General
    Publication information: Sea Bright, N.J. : Kultur, 1980
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
  • The Australian Ballet.
    Call Number: GV1790.C6 D4 1993
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur ; [S.l.] : ABC Video, c1993
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (106 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: This ballet tells the story of Dr. Coppelius, a toymaker and magician, who attempts to bring life to his beautiful doll, Coppelia. He is fooled by Swanilda, who masquerades as Coppelia and saves her lover Franz from the doctor's magic
  • Don Quixote;(Kitri's wedding) a ballet in three acts
    Call Number: GV1790.D6 B27 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [1999?]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (86 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: The American Ballet Theatre, lead by Mikhail Baryshnikov, present Cervantes' story about the adventures of the Knight of Rueful Countenance
  • Don Quixote;(Kitri's wedding) a ballet in three acts
    Call Number: GV1790.D6 B3 2003
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [2003], c1983
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (90 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
    Description: This full-length production captures the excitement, flair, and humor of Cervantes' masterpiece
  • Ildfuglen;Firebird = Feuervogel
    Call Number: GV1790.F5 S8 1982
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Author: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
    Publication information: [Chicago, Ill.] : Home Vision, c1982
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: A ballet in which the Firebird, with the help of her lover, liberates herself from her family's strict bonds, while she becomes more and more human
  • Giselle
    Call Number: GV1790.G5 A3 1980
    Location: General
    Author: Adam, Adolphe, 1803-1856
    Publication information: New York : MGM/CBS Home Video ; W. Long Branch, NJ : Kultur [distributor], 1980, c1974
  • Giselle;ballet in 2 acts
    Call Number: GV1790.G5 A3 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Beach, N.J. : Kultur, [1996]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: A young girl, Giselle, is deceived by her lover, Albrecht, whose duplicity drives Giselle to madness and causes her to die of a broken heart
  • Giselle
    Call Number: GV1790.G5 W754 2004
    Location: General
    Publication information: Toronto : CBC Home Video ; Pleasantville, N.Y. : Video Artists International, c2004
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (84 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
  • The little humpbacked horse
    Call Number: GV1790.L5 P5 1961
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York : Video Arts International, 1961
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (85 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Ballet adaptation of an original Russian folktale by P.P. Ershov, in which a young peasant, with the help of his magical horse, captures a firebird, marries the woman he loves, and becomes the Tsar of Russia
  • Manon;a ballet
    Call Number: GV1790.M3 M36 1982
    Location: General
    Publication information: [London?] : Covent Garden Video Productions ; [S.l.] : Distributed by Arts International, c1982
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 in
    Description: The love story of Manon Lescaut and the Chevalier des Grieux, a lyric tragedy of innocence corrupted in the pleasure-seeking world of Paris in the early 18th century
  • Manon;a ballet
    Call Number: GV1790.M3 M36 2003
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [2003]
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
  • A midsummer night's dream
    Call Number: GV1790.M53 B35 2000
    Location: General
    Publication information: Hilversum, The Netherlands : Opus Arte Media Productions BV, c2000
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 text (11 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.)
  • Moon water
    Call Number: GV1790.M666 L56 2000
    Location: General
    Publication information: [Munich] : Arthaus Musik, c2000
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (65 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 text (21 p. ; 18 cm.)
  • The nutcracker
    Call Number: GV 1790 .N88 B27 1977
    Location: General
    Publication information: [New York, NY] : MGM/UA Home Video, c1977
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (78 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: On Christmas Eve, after a day of festivities, a young girl on the verge of growing up sleeps and dreams about the transformation of her toy soldier into a handsome prince, his battle and victory over a wicked Mouse King, beautiful puppets, a giant Christmas tree and a kingdom of sweets
  • The Nutcracker
    Call Number: GV1790.N88 B27 2004
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur Video, [2004]
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (ca. 79 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: On Christmas Eve, after a day of festivities, a young girl on the verge of growing up sleeps and dreams about the transformation of her toy soldier into a handsome prince, his battle and victory over a wicked Mouse King, beautiful puppets, a giant Christmas tree and a kingdom of sweets
  • The nutcracker;a fantasy on ice
    Call Number: GV1790.N88 M4 1983
    Location: General
    Publication information: [Santa Monica, CA] : Vidmark Entertainment, c1983
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (85 min.) : col., sd. ; 1/2 in
    Description: After her mechanical nutcracker is broken by her brother, Clara falls asleep under the Christmas tree with the broken nutcracker in her arms and enters a dream world where the toys come alive
  • The nutcracker
    Call Number: GV1790.N88 N874 2000
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur International Films, [2000?]
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
    Description: A stage reproduction of the Nutcracker ballet, which tells the story of a little girl's dream of a Christmas doll transformed into a handsome prince
  • Raymonda
    Call Number: GV1790.R39 G754 2004
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [2004], c1987
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (146 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
    Description: Raymonda is to marry Jean de Brienne, but the Saraceb knight, Abderakhman, forces his attention on her while her betrothed is on a crusade. At the last moment Jean returns, fights his rival and wins the hand of Raymonda
  • Dancer's dream, Raymonda
    Call Number: GV1790.R39 N87 2003
    Location: General
    Publication information: Ratingen, Germany : TDK Mediactive, c2003
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (83 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 text (7 p. ; 18 cm.)
    Description: A documentary dedicated to the great ballet productions by Rudolf Nureyev performed at the Opéra national de Paris
  • Romeo and Juliet;ballet in three acts
    Call Number: GV1790.R6 R66 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, [199-?]
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + contents insert
    Description: This is the famed Royal Ballet production featuring Nureyev and Fonteyn at the peak of their careers. Includes scene-by-scene synopsis and biographies of Nureyev, Fonteyn, and Prokofiev
  • The Sleeping Beauty
    Call Number: GV1790.S5 T3 1982
    Location: General
    Publication information: Sea Bright, N.J. : Kultur, 1982
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Fernando Bujones performs The Sleeping Beauty as guest artist of the Ballet del Teatro Municipal in Santiago, Chile. A recreation of the Sadler's Wells performance by Fonteyn and Helpman in 1949
  • Spartacus
    Call Number: GV1790.S59 K4 1984
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, N.Y. : Video Arts International, 1984
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presents the story of the Roman slave uprising, led by Spartacus, in a film ballet
  • Road to the Stamping ground
    Call Number: GV1790.S79 R6 1984
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: [Chicago, IL] : Home Vision, c1984
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (60 min.) : sd., col. 1/2 in
    Description: Kylian's ballet Stamping ground was inspired by the Australian aborigine dance ceremony he witnessed in 1980. Includes footage from the Australian ceremonies, intercut with the choreographer and his own dancers working in the Hague. Includes complete performances of the finished ballet Stamping ground, and of a stamping dance performed by Australian tribesmen
  • Swan Lake
    Call Number: GV1790.S9 S926 1982
    Location: General
    Publication information: W. Long Branch, NJ : Kultur, 1982
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (137 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Tchaikovsky's ballet about a prince, a swan queen, a sorcerer and his wicked daughter, and the age old battle between good and evil
  • Swan Lake;ballet in four acts
    Call Number: GV1790.S9 S93 1998
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : PolyGram Video, 1998
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (ca. 106 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: Tchaikovsky's ballet about a prince, a swan queen, a sorcerer and his wicked daughter, and the age old battle between good and evil
  • Swan Lake
    Call Number: GV 1790 .S9 T3 1980
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : Video Arts International, [198-?]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (81 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: A timeless tale of redemption through love
  • La Sylphide
    Call Number: GV1790.S95 L3 1982
    Location: General
    Publication information: Sea Bright, N.J. : Kultur Inc., 1982, c1971
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (1 hr., 21 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: The Paris Opera Ballet presents the classical ballet as staged by Taglioni in 1832. A brief introduction in French precedes the ballet which tells the story of a Scottish nobleman who falls in love with a sylph just as he is to be married. He follows her only to lose her and his bride-to-be
  • Anna Karenina
    Call Number: GV1790.T6 A6 1979
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : Video Arts International, c1979
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (81 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: A ballet, based on Tolstoy's novel of the same title. Deals primarily with the psychological elements of Anna's character
  • Bob Rizzo's simply tap for the beginner!
    Call Number: GV1794 .B63 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : Ri-Biz Productions, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Germaine Salsberg takes viewer step by step from a shuffle all the way to the time step
  • Dein Perry's tap dogs
    Call Number: ZZT 3898;GV 1794 .D4 1997
    Location: vbren
    Publication information: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c1997
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (73 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Six young men from Australia steal tap forever from the world of black ties and tails and carry it body and soul into the nineties
  • Breakdance
    Call Number: GV1796.B74 B7 1984
    Location: General
    Publication information: Minnetonka, MN : K-tel Video, c1984
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col., stereo. ; 1/2 in
    Description: The segment begins with dance action footage from the movie Breakin' and is followed by breakdance instructions. The various moves (moonwalk, body-pop, headspin, footwork, top-rock, electric boogie) are performed in slow motion with detailed instruction and description showing each hand placement, foot move, and body wave
  • Christy Lane's learn the dances of the 70's
    Call Number: GV1796.D57 C4 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: Palm Springs, CA : Let's Do It! Productions, c1996
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 booklet
    Contents: Line dances. Night fever ; Bus stop -- Solo dances. Step touch ; Lazy leg ; Four corners ; Funky worm -- Partner dances. Street hustle ; Latin hustle
  • Flamenco
    Call Number: GV1796.F55 F5 1988x
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities [distributor], [1988], c1986
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Flamenco singing and dancing by everyday people in different parts of Spain
  • Flamenco
    Call Number: GV1796.F55 F536 2003
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : New Yorker Video, [2003]
    Physical description: 1 videocdisc (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: A series of flamenco dances, an integral part of the Spanish heart and culture are performed by three hundred dancers and photographed by the master cinematographer, Vittorio Storaro
  • Jitterbug swing
    Call Number: GV1796.J6 D3 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: [S.l.] : Dance America, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (22 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: On this video, Professional instructor, Mr. Happy Feet Tony Louis Ridgel shows you how easy it is to dance swing!
  • Christy Lane's learn the dances of the 50's and 60's
    Call Number: GV1796.R6 C4 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: Palm Springs, CA : Let's Do It! Productions, c1996
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 booklet ([4] p. : 18 cm.)
    Contents: Welcome to the 1950's. Swing ; Stroll ; Madison ; Bunny hop ; Conga ; Hand jive -- Welcome to the 1960's. Twist ; Jerk ; Monkey ; Pony ; Swim ; Mashed potato ; Skate ; Hitchhiker ; Egyptian ; Shimmy ; Temptation walk ; Locomotion
  • Tango, baile nuestra;Tango, our dance
    Call Number: ZZT 3020;GV 1796 .T3 T36 1994
    Location: vbren
    Publication information: Chicago, IL : Facets Video, c1994
    Physical description: 1 videorecording (70 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Documents the history and the unique role of the tango. Shows the beauty of the dance and how it has changed over the years
  • Bellydance!
    Call Number: GV1798.5 .B4 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: Los Angeles, CA : Magical Motion Enterprises, c1996
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Features beginner thru intermediate movements and combinations, dance choreography, effective, low impact exercises for all body types, techniques for increased vitality, and performances by some of America's finest dance artists
  • Bellydance!
    Call Number: GV1798.5 .B42 1996
    Location: General
    Publication information: Los Angeles : Magical Motion Enterprises, c1996
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Learn how to bellydance with easy-to-follow beginner through intermediate movements, dance choreography, natural holistic exercise for all ages and body types, stress reduction techniques, and performances by some of America's finest dance artists: Anaheed, Atlantis, Dahlia, Fahtiem and others
  • Bellydance;basic moves
    Call Number: GV1798.5 .B45 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: Thousand Oaks, CA : Goldhil Video, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presents the basic moves needed to use bellydancing for fitness; throughly exercises the whole body but is low impact, relaxing, sensually stimulating, and fun
  • The Australian Ballet.
    Call Number: GV1799.S5 T3 1993
    Location: General
    Publication information: West Long Branch, NJ : Kultur ; [S.l.] : ABC Video, c1993
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: This ballet is the tale of Princess Aurora, condemned to sleep for one hundred years under a spell from the wicked Fairy Carabosse. The Princess is awakened by a kiss from Prince Florimund, and there follows a wedding celebration
  • An African dance celebration
    Call Number: M1834 .I7 1997
    Location: General
    Author: Ipi Ntombi
    Publication information: [Alexandria, VA] : PBS Home Video, c1997
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 90 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Twenty years after its fabulous opening in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ipi Ntombi is back in an updated, slick extravaganza of dance and music that blends the traditional and modern heartbeat of Africa
  • Buena Vista Social Club
    Call Number: ML207.C85 B8 1999
    Location: General
    Publication information: Santa Monica, Calif. : Artisan Entertainment, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (105 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: In 1996, a group of legendary Cuban musicians were brought together by Ry Cooder to record a CD. This documentary shows some of their songs being recorded in the studio, concert footage from Amsterdam and New York City, and some of the musicians talking about their lives in Cuba and how they got started in music
  • Discovering the music of Africa
    Call Number: ML350 .D5 1982x
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: Chicago, Ill. : Distributed by Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp., c1982
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (19 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide sheet
    Description: Musicians from Ghana introduce the special sounds made by Africa's three major instruments, the rattles, the bells, and the drums. Separately and together they are played to create music with subtly shifting rhythms. Explains that drums talk and may be used in relay, to send messages over long distances. Includes traditional dances
  • Through African eyes
    Call Number: N7380 .T4 1995
    Location: Circulation Desk
    Publication information: New York, NY : Public Media Home Vision, c1995
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (47 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: When first seen in the Western world in 1900, African art was viewed as strange and exotic. Yet these works, the booty of colonial wars, would influence Picasso, Matisse, and Modigliani and change the course of 20th century art. This program, while recognizing this impact, introduces noted experts who explain the importance of reappraising African art within its own cultural context. Then local Malian inhabitants in a Bamana village and the walled city of Djenne comment on the function of art and the role of the artist in their society
  • In our own image
    Call Number: NX280 .I6 1992
    Location: circd,gnrve
    Publication information: Dallas? : The District], [1992], c1976
    Physical description: 4 videocassettes (ca. 28 min. each) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presents an introduction to the humanities combining information about painting, sculpture, music, dance, theatre, and film
    Contents: [pt. a] Movement possibilities -- [pt. b] Dancers at work -- [pt. c] In performance -- [pt. d] On location
  • Kathakali dance-drama;an introduction
    Call Number: PN2884.5.K36 K38 2000
    Location: General
    Publication information: [London ; New York] : Routledge, c2000
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: This introduction to Kathakali Dance-drama gives a clear and fascinating overview of the basic principles of the keralan art form. It includes footage and an explanation of: all the basic character and make-up types ; the performance context ; the process and technique of training ; the preliminaries of performance.--Container
  • The killing of kirmira;kirmira vadham
    Call Number: PN2884.5.K36 K54 2000
    Location: General
    Publication information: [New York] : Routledge, c2000
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (210 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Based on a scene from India's great epic
    Contents: the Mahabharata...tells the story of the demoness Simkika's attempted revenge on the five Pandava brothers...--Container
  • Aerobics with soul.
    Call Number: RA781.15 .A4 1992
    Location: General
    Publication information: Minneapolis, MN : Bergh International Holdings, [1992], c1986
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 sound cassette
    Description: Experience a unique new form of exercise combining the best of highly structured aerobic workouts with the magic and creativity of African dance
  • Aerobics with soul.
    Call Number: RA781.15 .A411 1992
    Location: General
    Publication information: Minneapolis, MN : Bergh International Holdings, c1992
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (45 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 sound cassette
    Description: Experience a unique new form of exercise combining the best of highly structured aerobic workouts with the magic and creativity of African dance. A multi-level program especially appealing to beginners. Also shows intermediate and advanced versions of the movements
  • Aerobics with soul.
    Call Number: RA781.15 .A412 1995
    Location: General
    Publication information: Minneapolis, MN : Bergh International Holdings, c1995
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 80 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 sound cassette
    Description: Maria Nhambu Bergh, instructor, takes you to Tanzania, East Africa for this advanced workout. Workout length: 65 min
  • Barbara Morgan;everything is dancing
    Call Number: TR817.5 .B37 1983
    Location: General
    Publication information: New York, NY : Checkerboard Foundation, c1983
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (19 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: Barbara Morgan reveals why movement and dance became important subjects in her photography
  • Tango
    Call Number: ZD 0107
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia Tristar Home Video, [1999]
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: Set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the film tells the story of director Mario Suarez's quest to make the ultimate tango film. Lonely after his wife (one of the film's stars) has left him, Mario must find the themes that will hold the film together, while simultaneously permitting his musicians and dancers the freedom of expression that is necessary to satisfy the tango-hungry Argentine audience. Things become complicated when Mario falls in love with Elena, a beautiful and talented young dancer who is the girlfriend of the powerful and dangerous Angelo Larroca, an investor in the picture. And Mario's creative vision is challenged by his investors when he plans a scene that recreates Argentina's dark years of political suppression and disappearances
  • Buena Vista Social Club
    Call Number: ZD 0455
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: Santa Monica, Calif. : Artisan Entertainment, c1999
    Physical description: 1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
    Description: In 1996, music legend Ry Cooder went to Cuba to search for buried treasure. He found gold. Looking for lost songs and forgotten singers, Cooder discovered an exotic land of passion, sensuality and music
  • Burn the floor
    Call Number: ZZT 2894
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2000]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Filmed at its World Premiere (1999?), the program stars 44 of the world's champion ballroom and Latin dancers
  • Tango, baile nuestra;Tango, our dance
    Call Number: ZZT 3020
    Location:Rental Video
    Publication information: Chicago, IL : Facets Video, c1994
    Physical description: 1 videorecording (70 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Documents the history and the unique role of the tango. Shows the beauty of the dance and how it has changed over the years
  • Lord of the dance
    Call Number: ZZT 3724
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: [New York] : PolyGram Video, [1997]
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 93 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Michael Flatley takes to the stage in a stunning Celtic dance spectacular which re-tells Irish folk legend in a dazzling and updated style
    Contents: Cry of the Celts -- Erin the goddess -- Celtic dream -- The warriors -- Gypsy -- Strings of fire -- Breakout -- Warlords -- Erin the goddess -- The Lord of the dance -- Dangerous game -- Hell's kitchen -- Fiery nights -- The lament -- Siamsa -- She moves through the fair -- Stolen kiss -- Nightmare -- The duel -- Victory -- Planet Ireland
  • Dein Perry's tap dogs
    Call Number: ZZT 3898
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c1997
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (73 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
    Description: Six young men from Australia steal tap forever from the world of black ties and tails and carry it body and soul into the nineties
  • That's dancing
    Call Number: ZZT 6425
    Location: Rental Video
    Publication information: New York, NY : MGM/UA Home Video, c1985
    Physical description: 1 videocassette (105 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in
    Description: Presents musical film sequences with over 50 famous dancers from film, ballet, and Broadway

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