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  • Interviewing Anne Rudolph and Isadora Guggenheim

    Jan. 20, 1982

    Two dancers from different generations share their perspectives on modern dance and how they came together to work on a new project.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Amalia Hernandez of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

    Sep. 6, 1962

    Choreographer and dancer Amalia Hernandez discusses her influences, drawn from Mexican culture and Mesoamerican civilizations.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Murray Louis

    Oct. 1, 1966

    A conversation with the dancer and choreographer about the evolution of dance, including the distinctive style for which he was known, made famous in his "Junk Dances."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interview with Anndrena Belcher

    Jan. 12, 1989

    Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

  • Interview with Anndrena Belcher

    Dec. 29, 1993

    Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

  • Igor Youskevitch talks with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 1, 1959

    Terkel interviews ballet dancer and choreographer Igor Youskevitch who would be staying in town until January 3.

  • Hema Rajagopalan discusses Indian dancing

    Sep. 15, 1992

    Dancer Hema Rajagopalan discusses Indian dancing and its ability to, along with the music and lyrics of a song, tell a story.

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    Flemming Flindt and company discusses "Miraculous Mandarin," a performance of the Royal Danish Ballet

    Oct. 1, 1968

    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.

  • Dr. Samuel Floyd, Jr. discusses his book "The Power of Black Music: Interpreting Its History from Africa to the United States"

    Feb. 21, 1996

    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 discusses the history of the Tango

    Aug. 28, 1996

    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

    Mar. 27, 1989

    Discussing the Joffrey Memorial Tour with choreographer Gerald Arpino.

  • Discussing the Doris Humphrey Society with three guests

    Mar. 16, 1995

    Discussion about the Doris Humphrey Society

  • Discussing the Columbia Dance Center's performance of the composition "Raw Deal," with Shirley Mordine.

    Mar. 3, 1987

    Program includes an excerpt of an October 1966 interview with dancer and choreographer Murray Louis (T1817).

  • Discussing the book "Off Balance: The Real World of Ballet" with the author and journalist Suzanne Gordon

    Mar. 30, 1976
  • Discussing the book "Loneliness in America" with the author Suzanne Gordon

    May. 20, 1983

    Discussing the book "Loneliness in America" with the author Suzanne Gordon.

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