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  • Ruth Page discusses her life and career in ballet

    Apr. 11, 1978

    According to Ruth Page, she nearly fainted at the touch of Anna Pavlova's hand when they danced together. Pavlova remained a great inspiration to Ruth Page. Anyone can dance, explained Page, but she really admired great choreographers like Martha Graham and George Balanchine. Page said, good dancers are not copiers and they do something new.

  • Ruth Page discusses Chicago ballet production "November Steps" with Minsa Craig and a conversation with Martha Graham from years earlier

    Nov. 22, 1976

    Studs Terkel talks with Ruth page and Minsa Craig on the Chicago ballet production "November Steps."

  • Ruth Page and Lou Conte reflect on dance and their Chicago dance companies

    May. 12, 1980

    Studs Terkel interviews Ruth Page and Lou Conte on their experience in Dance and their Chicago dance companies.

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