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Robert Joffery and Gerald Arpino discuss dance, then and now

BROADCAST: Jan. 14, 1976 | DURATION: 00:40:27

Synopsis

Studs Terkel discusses the history of dance and its future with Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 14, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 47.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
40 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Dance Theater

People

Producers and Directors Dancers

Tags

Joffrey, Robert, 1930-1988--Interviews Arpino, Gerald, 1923-2008--Interviews Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Ballet companies--Illinois--Chicago. Dance companies--Illinois--Chicago. Choreographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Theatrical producers and directors--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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