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Dancer Hema Rajagopalan discusses Indian dancing and its ability to, along with the music and lyrics of a song, tell a story.
Studs interviews Flemming Flindt, director, choreographer, and dancer of Royal Danish Ballet, in Denmark during a practice session. They discuss the "Miraculous Mandarin" ballet and the history behind it. Studs asks about the history of ballet in Denmark and the history of the Royal Danish Ballet. Flindt describes the choreography and scores of the ballet. They discuss how technology has changed the production and audiences of ballet.
Author Dr. Samuel Floyd discusses his projects in relation to black music and elements from his book "The Power of Black Music: Interpreting Its History from Africa to the United States." Includes an interview with Langston Hughes.
Dr. Samuel Borushek explores the origins of the Tango and what led to its widespread prevalence and adaptation.
Discussing the Joffrey Memorial Tour with choreographer Gerald Arpino.
Discussion about the Doris Humphrey Society
Interviewing Daniel Duell, choreographer and artistic director of Ballet Chicago. He discusses his career, ballet techniques, and men in ballet. Includes a 30 second testing tone. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
Interviewing dance historian Ann Barzel.
Interviewing dancer Anton Dolin. This is an excerpt from a previously recorded and aired program.
Discussing the book "Dolin, Friends and Memories" (published by Routledge & Kegan Paul) with the author, dancer Anton Dolin.