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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 Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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.
Choreographer and dancer Amalia Hernandez discusses her influences, as the ensemble that she founded, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, prepares for an upcoming performance at the Arie Crown Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Alwin Nikolais discusses his origins and the Henry Street Settlement, his thoughts on the future of modern dance, the stigma modern dance receives, and his approach to choreographing new pieces. Music is played from a tape Alwin Nikolais had with him. Some of it is untitled, some from performances "Caligraph for Martyrs" and "Echo". The music has been removed from this program for copyright reasons.
Russian composer Alexander Tcherepnin discusses his travels to China & Japan and their influence on his music, composing for non-traditional instruments, electronic music, teaching young composers, and his "Concerto No. 2".
Russian composer Alexander Tcherepnin discusses his early upbringing, training, and composing in Saint Petersburg, as well as the influence of his composer father, Benois family relatives, and associates of Ballet russes.
Dancer and choreographer Agnes de Mille discusses her career.