A new dance for America : the choreography, teachings and legacy of Doris Humphrey, 1895-1958 /

The story of the life and works of modern dance pioneer Doris Humphrey (1895-1958) is the focus of this documentary. It leads from her birth in Oak Park, Illinois, to growing up in a theatrical hotel in Chicago where she supported her parents as a dance teacher at the age of 18, the launch of her pr...

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Corporate Author:	Filmakers Library, inc
Other Authors:	Hahn, Ina (Screenwriter, Narrator), Eckstein, Benjamin, Crouse, Lindsay (Narrator)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	New York, N.Y. : Filmmakers Library, [2011]
Subjects:	Humphrey, Doris, > 1895-1958. Choreographers > Biography. Modern dance. Documentary films. Biographical films. Nonfiction films. Feature films.