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Dance and human history [videorecording] / written and produced by Alan Lomax ; presented by Choreometrics

Published
Berkeley : University of California Extension Media Center [distributor], [1974]
Copyright Date
©1974
Physical Description
1 videocassette (40 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Additional Creators
Pauley, Forrestine, Bartenieff, Irmgard, Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002, Columbia University. Department of Anthropology. Choreometrics Project, Columbia University. Bureau of Applied Social Research, and University of California (System). Extension Media Center

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Summary
Introduces the work of Alan Lomax and his colleagues in developing choreometrics, a cross-cultural method of studying the relationship of dance style to social structure. Shows how the group, including Forrestine Pauley and Irmgard Bartenieff, analyzed dance films from all over the world and established a connection between patterns of movement and patterns of culture.
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Note
"Choreometric Project is located at the Dept. of Anthropology and the Bureau of Applied Social Research at Columbia University."
Creation/Production Credits Note
Researched, designed and edited by Alan Lomax and Forrestine Pauley.
Technical Details
VHS.
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