'Duke!' - a collaboration of choreographers

Article Abstract:

The authors discuss their combined efforts in creating three short ballets based on music by Duke Ellington and presented on Jun 3, 1999 by the New York City Ballet Company. Stylistic variations, motivation for developing the ballet, and the influence of Ellington's music are discussed.

Author: Fagan, Garth, La Fosse, Robert, Stroman, Susan
United States, Criticism and interpretation, Ballet, Ballets, Ellington, Duke, New York City Ballet Company

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Balanchine as I knew him

Article Abstract:

The author discusses her professional relationship with George Balanchine, beginning in 1947, and how they worked together on notating his choreography. Her work with Kurt Joos, interviews with ballet dancers, and Labanotation publications are described.

Author: Guest, Ann Hutchinson
Usage, Personal narratives, Balanchine, George, Movement notation, Dance notation

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA



Subjects list: Behavior, Choreographers
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.