The spirit of dance. a conversation about dance / Royal Academy of Dancing :
Discussion of the purpose and activities of the Royal Academy of Dancing, both in Britain, where it was founded, and the U.S. The guests discuss the R.A.D.'s various training programs and syllabi, including programs for professional and non-professional dancers, and teacher training and registr...
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| Language: | English |
| Series: | Dance in video.
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| Summary: | Discussion of the purpose and activities of the Royal Academy of Dancing, both in Britain, where it was founded, and the U.S. The guests discuss the R.A.D.'s various training programs and syllabi, including programs for professional and non-professional dancers, and teacher training and registration ; its examination system ; its courses in character dancing and free movement as well as ballet ; its summer program. A promotional video titled The Royal Academy of Dancing, In pursuit of excellence is shown in its entirety. Included in the video are scenes of classes, examinations and excerpts from the Adeline Geneé awards performance, as well as statements by Antoinette Sibley, president of the R.A.D. ; Susan Danby, principal of the College of the Royal Academy of Dancing ; and Lynn Wallis, artistic director. In an interview taped on location, Harida May describes how her R.A.D. training has benefited her in her career as dancer, fashion model, teacher and coach ; this segment is illustrated by performance footage of the Boston Ballet in John Cranko's Eugene Onegin. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 video file (60 min.)) |