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Series 7: Audiovisual, 1994-2002, bulk: 1994 - 1997

 Series

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

The audiovisual materials include Betacam tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, VHS tapes, and UMatic tapes. The majority of these tapes are related to the preservation of Humphrey’s dance technique. Ernestine Stodelle, who danced with Humphrey and Weidman, is coaching the technique to contemporary dancers. Many productions are reprisals of Humphrey originals, in rehearsal with leading Humphrey technique teacher and practitioner Gail Corbin. Some of the choreographies of Humphrey’s that are reflected in these materials are: “Air for the G String,” “The Call/Breath of Fire,” “The Shakers,” “Two Ecstatic Themes,” and “Water Study.” A collection of transcription notes by Amy Reusch. This material has not been digitized and is unavailable for use.

Dates

  • Creation: 1994-2002
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1994 - 1997

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Doris Humphrey Society Records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).

Audiovisual recordings in this collection have not been digitized and are unavailable for use at this time.

Arrangement note

Arranged in the following order: Betacam tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, VHS tapes, UMatic Tapes, and then with Amy Reusch’s notes at the end.

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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