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Videos:

This month, two videos have been passed to the library.

The first, a double bill from the Nederlands dans Theater with choreography by Jiri Kylian. "Symphony in D" music by Haydn, contains all the wonderful flow of movement which is his hallmark combined with "in" jokes, great invention and wit. A very funny ballet which is beautiful to watch. Followed by "Stamping Ground" inspired by the Aboriginal culture, it is accompanied by stamps and claps of the dancers and also by drums. There are strong animal connections in the movements and stillness of the dancers and an interesting study of meetings and relationships developed within the unique choreography.

The second video is "Hobson's Choice" danced by the wonderful Birmingham Royal Ballet - a delightful comedy set in 1880 Salford and choreographed by David Bintley. Michael O'Hare and Karen Donovan take the leads, but the whole cast sparkles as usual.

Both are obtainable at Dance Books Ltd. DV20 and DV19.

Books:

Many thanks to Ann Freeman for four useful volumes -
'Dancers Heritage' 'Nijinsky' 'Dances of France' and 'Moving Body'.

Latest Acquisitions

I Guest 'A Gallery of Romantic Ballet'
M Knowles 'The Tap Dance Dictionary'
A Thompson 'Dancing Through Time-Western Social Dance in Literature 1400-1918.'