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Air for the G string
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in English and held by 56 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches students in Doris Humphrey's Air for the G string, a work for five dancers. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. Key concepts are identified in subtitles. A b&w film of the work, recorded in 1934 with Doris Humphrey as the central dancer, is screened in full at the beginning and end of the coaching session, and excerpts from this film precede each section. A full performance of the work, recorded in 1995, concludes the tape.
The call Breath of fire
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 34 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches Nina Watt in two solos choreographed by Doris Humphrey, The call and Breath of Fire. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. Key concepts are identified in subtitles. A full performance of the two solos concludes the tape. This tape is not intended as a means of learning the choreography, nor as a replacement for the notation score or a coach. All works by Doris Humphrey are copyrighted, and permission to perform them must be obtained from her son Charles Humphrey Woodford.
The Doris Humphrey legacy
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 34 libraries worldwide Provides behind-the-scenes analysis of each movement, phrase-by-phrase, of five Doris Humphrey works. Ernestine Stodelle, an original member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, provides meticulous, inspiring coaching and commentary for each dance. Each video concludes with a complete performance of the work.
Water study
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 31 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches students in Doris Humphrey's Water study (1928, as reconstructed by Ernestine Stodelle and Eleanor King in 1976), which is performed without musical accompaniment. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. Each section is preceded by a video clip depicting the choreography in performance, and key concepts are identified in subtitles. Finished with a full performance of the work.
Two ecstatic themes
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3 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 23 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches Sarita Smith-Childs in Doris Humphrey's Two ecstatic themes, a solo in two parts, Circular descent and Pointed ascent. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. The sections are preceded by video clips showing the choreography in performance, and key concepts are identified in subtitles. A full performance of the work concludes the tape. This tape is not intended as a means of learning the choreography, nor as a replacement for the notation score or a coach. All works by Doris Humphrey are copyrighted, and permission to perform them must be obtained from her son Charles Humphrey Woodford.
The Shakers
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide Restaging of Doris Humphrey's The Shakers, performed by students at the 5th annual Doris Humphrey Technique Workshop in Oak Park, III. Footage from Gail Corbin's preparatory rehearsals with the students provides a detailed breakdown and analysis of the choreography. Ernestine Stodelle's coaching, given after she had viewed a dress rehearsal, is illustrated with still photographs depicting the Shakers' life and arts, and rehearsal and performance excerpts. A full performance of the work concludes the disc. This disc is not intended as a means of learning the choreography, nor as a replacement for the notation score or a coach. All works by Doris Humphrey are copyrighted, and permission to perform them must be obtained from her son Charles Humphrey Woodford.
Water study coaching, analysis & performance
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches students in Doris Humphrey's Water study, which is performed without musical accompaniment. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. Each section is preceded by a video clip depicting the choreography in performance. A full performance of the work concludes the tape.
Two ecstatic themes circular descent, pointed ascent
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches Sarita Smith-Childs in Doris Humphrey's Two ecstatic themes, a solo in two parts comprised of Circular descent and Pointed ascent. Stodelle explains her understanding of the double solo and prevides historical context for the work. Segments of the practice sessions are preceded by video clips showing the choreography in performance. A full performance of the work concludes the tape.
The source experience enriching the Humphrey legacy. The Shakers
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4 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide Based on Shaker ritual, The Shakers weaves Humphrey's fascination with the sect with her interest in formal dance composition. The dance portrays the shaking off of sin by celibate members who achieve a state of religious ecstacy. This program features performance excerpts from The Shakers inter-cut with workshop footage and commentary.
Doris Humphrey technique its creative potential : with four early dances
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in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former dancer with the Doris Humphrey Concert Group and the Humphrey-Weidman Company, describes basic principles of Humphrey technique, including falls, turns, breath rhythm, successional flow, leaps, circular swings, and leverage. Her discussion is illustrated by still photographs by Barbara Morgan, b&w archival footage of Humphrey and members of her company, reconstructions of Humphrey's works, and contemporary choreography utilizing Humphrey technique.
Air for the G string coaching, analysis, & performance
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches students in Doris Humphrey's Air for the G string, a work for five dancers. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. Key concepts are identified in subtitles. A b&w film of the work, recorded in 1934 with Doris Humphrey as the central dancer, is screened in full at the beginning and end of the coaching session, and excerpts from this film precede each section. A full performance of the work, recorded in 1995, concludes the tape.
Air for the G string
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches students in Doris Humphrey's Air for the G string, a work for five dancers. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. Key concepts are identified in subtitles. A b&w film of the work, recorded in 1934 with Doris Humphrey as the central dancer, is screened in full at the beginning and end of the coaching session, and excerpts from this film precede each section. A full performance of the work, recorded in 1995, concludes the tape. This tape is not intended as a means of learning the choreography, nor as a replacement for the notation score or a coach. All works by Doris Humphrey are copyrighted, and permission to perform them must be obtained from her son Charles Humphrey Woodford.
The call and Breath of fire : coaching, analysis & performance
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches Nina Watt in two solos choreographed by Doris Humphrey, The Call and Breath of Fire. Begins with an introduction that explains Stodelle's understanding of the stories behind the dances and her struggle to recreate Humphrey's vision. A full performance of the two solos concludes the tape. Contains archival footage filmed onstage, 1929-1930 of Doris Humphrey.
The Call
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide These dramatic 1929 solos, performed together, are a statement about the early development of modern dance and the growth of the individual. Music by Dane Rudhyar, performed by Nina Watt of the Limon Dance Company.
Two ecstatic themes circular descent, pointed descent
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches Sarita Smith-Childs in Doris Humphrey's Two ecstatic themes, a solo in two parts, Circular descent and Pointed ascent. Analyzing the choreography section by section, she clarifies and refines its details, with attention to shape, timing, dynamics, and motivation. The sections are preceded by video clips showing the choreography in performance, and key concepts are identified in subtitles. A full performance of the work concludes the tape. This tape is not intended as a means of learning the choreography, nor as a replacement for the notation score or a coach. All works by Doris Humphrey are copyrighted, and permission to perform them must be obtained from her son Charles Humphrey Woodford.
Two ecstatic themes coaching, analysis & performance
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former member of the Humphrey-Weidman Company, coaches Sarita Smith-Childs in Doris Humphrey's Two ecstatic themes, a solo in two parts comprised of Circular descent and Pointed ascent. Stodelle explains her understanding of the double solo and provides historical context for the work. Segments of the practice sessions are preceded by video clips showing the choreography in performance. A full performance of the work concludes the tape.
The Shakers coaching, analysis and performance
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Doris Humphrey technique
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Ernestine Stodelle, a former dancer with the Doris Humphrey Concert Group and the Humphrey-Weidman Company, describes basic principles of Humphrey technique, including falls, turns, breath rhythm, successional flow, leaps, circular swings, and leverage. Her discussion is illustrated by still photographs by Barbara Morgan, b&w archival footage of Humphrey and members of her company, reconstructions of Humphrey's works, and contemporary choreography utilizing Humphrey technique.
Doris Humphrey Oak Park's daughter
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 1 library worldwide more
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Air for the G string (Choreographic work : Humphrey) Ballets--Excerpts Call (Choreographic work : Humphrey) Choreographers Choreography Clemens, Stephanie Connal, Cathy Connecticut Corbin, Gail Dance films Dance notation Dance Notation Bureau (New York, N.Y.) Dancers Dance--Study and teaching Doris Humphrey Society Educational films Feature films Filmed dance Fine, Vivian,--1913-2000 Graham, Martha History Horst, Louis Humphrey, Doris,--1895-1958 José Limón Dance Company Limón, José Mahoney, Billie Manuscripts, American Modern dance Modern dance--Study and teaching Nonfiction films Nureyev, Rudolf,--1938-1993 Portraits Pospíšil, Miroslava Rubin, Hyla Shakers (Choreographic work : Humphrey) Simisky, Karim Simisky, Siobhan Smith-Childs, Sarita Stodelle, Ernestine Two ecstatic themes (Choreographic work : Humphrey) United States Warner, Jeanne Water study (Choreographic work : Humphrey) Watt, Nina
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