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Additional authors

1. Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016.
2. Ludlow, Conrad
3. Somogyi, Jennie
4. Boal, Peter
5. Dunning, Jennifer
6. Balanchine, George
7. Reynolds, Nancy, 1938-
8. Brooks, Virginia Loring
9. Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893.
10. McDill, Nancy
11. George Balanchine Foundation
12. George Balanchine Foundation. dnr

Description

1. 1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow discuss the creating of this work, the first rehearsals where they were understudies, how Balanchine choreographed by allowing for individual expression, how many weeks it took to create this work, partnering in this work, how the different versions came about, importance of preserving the original unique choreography that Balanchine coached multiple times during rehearsals, how Balanchine emphasized spacing more than choreography in this ballet, and how this work has become a great showpiece.

Series statement

1. George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive

Uniform title

1. Pas de deux [1960] (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
2. George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive.

Alternative title

1. Pas de deux

Subject

1. Choreography
2. Interpretation in dance performance
3. Video
4. Partnering in dance
5. Dance
6. Balanchine, George
7. Filmed interviews
8. Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016
9. Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893 > Lebedinoe ozero Pas de deux
10. Interviews
11. Pas de deux
12. Ballet > Study and teaching
13. Filmed dance
14. Pas de deux [1960] (Choreographic work : Balanchine)
15. Ludlow, Conrad

Genre/Form

1. Dance.
2. Video.
3. Interviews.
4. Filmed dance.
5. Nonfiction films.

Contents

1. 1. Entrance and adagio [present-day version and original version] (52 min.) / danced by Jennie Somogyi and Peter Boal ; coached by Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow -- 2. Male variation [one of several present-day versions] (13 min.) / danced by Peter Boal ; coached by Conrad Ludlow -- 3. Female variation [present-day version and original version] (10 min.) / danced by Jennie Somogyi ; coached by Violette Verdy -- 4. Coda [one of several present-day versions, original version, present-day version, and original version with present-day fouettés] (14 min.) / danced by Jennie Somogyi and Peter Boal ; coached by Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow -- 5. Interview: Jennifer Dunning with Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow (28 min.).

Call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-6402

Note

1. This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives.

Credits (note)

1. Production: Otterson TV Inc. ; original costumes by Karinska.

Event (note)

1. Videotaped in rehearsal at the New York City Ballet studios, Lincoln Center, New York, on Oct. 26-27, 2003.

System details (note)

1. DVD.

Terms of use (note)

1. "This tape has been produced for archival purposes with released funds from the Nancy Remick Reynolds Endowment for the George Balanchine Foundation. Requests for any other use of the material should be directed in writing to: The George Balanchine Foundation, 161 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023." -- Credits.

Source (note)

1. George Balanchine Foundation;

Biography (note)

1. Tschaikovsky Pas de deux (original version) premiered on March 29, 1960, by the New York City Ballet, at the New York City Center of Music and Drama, with Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.

Title

1. Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow coaching Tschaikovsky Pas de deux original version (1960) [videorecording] / the George Balanchine Foundation ; project director, Nancy Reynolds ; editor, Virginia Brooks ; choreography, George Balanchine ; music, Peter Ilyitch Tshaikovsky ; [coaching by] Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.

Imprint

1. New York, N.Y. : George Balanchine Foundation, c2009, 2003.

Series

1. George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive
2. George Balanchine Foundation Interpreters archive.

Credits

1. Production: Otterson TV Inc. ; original costumes by Karinska.

Event

1. Videotaped in rehearsal at the New York City Ballet studios, Lincoln Center, New York, on Oct. 26-27, 2003.

Performer

1. Danced by Jennie Somogyi and Peter Boal (principal dancers, New York City Ballet).
2. Interviewer, Jennifer Dunning ; pianist, Nancy McDill.

System details

1. DVD.

Terms of use

1. "This tape has been produced for archival purposes with released funds from the Nancy Remick Reynolds Endowment for the George Balanchine Foundation. Requests for any other use of the material should be directed in writing to: The George Balanchine Foundation, 161 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023." -- Credits.

Biography

1. Tschaikovsky Pas de deux (original version) premiered on March 29, 1960, by the New York City Ballet, at the New York City Center of Music and Drama, with Violette Verdy and Conrad Ludlow.

Source

1. Gift; George Balanchine Foundation; June 20, 2011. NN-PD

Local subject

1. Partnering in dance.
2. Interpretation in dance performance.

Added author

1. Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016. Interviewee
2. Verdy, Violette, 1933-2016. Teacher
3. Ludlow, Conrad. Interviewee
4. Ludlow, Conrad. Teacher
5. Somogyi, Jennie, dancer.
6. Boal, Peter, dancer.
7. Dunning, Jennifer. Interviewer
8. Balanchine, George, choreographer.
9. Reynolds, Nancy, 1938- Director
10. Brooks, Virginia Loring. Editor
11. Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893. Lebedinoe ozero. Pas de deux.
12. McDill, Nancy. Musician
13. George Balanchine Foundation.
14. George Balanchine Foundation. Donor

Added title

1. Pas de deux [1960] (Choreographic work : Balanchine)

Research call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-6402