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>SOLOS
AVAILABLE FOR STAGING
St.
Denis, Ruth
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As is the case
with many historic works, the lovely dances of Ruth St. Denis,
are simple pieces which require artistry from the female performer.
The technique is not demanding but only a mature artist will be
able to achieve the vision of St. Denis. All of the following
works are especially good for classroom use. Most were staged
by St. Denis' longtime associate, Karoun Tootikian, and the notation
scores are good.
No consultation
is required but only someone familiar with the St. Denis style
will be able to fully realize this choreography. None of the music
requires permission or fees.
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Portrait
of Ruth St. Denis. Records of the Redpath Chautauqua Collection,
Special Collections Department, University of Iowa Libraries,
Iowa City, Iowa.
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Brahms
Waltzes Music Visualization
Music: Johannes
Brahms
Length: Approx. 2 minutes
Costume: High waisted, flowing dress of silk or chiffon
Notation: 1970, good quality
Cobra
Music: Leo
Delibes
Length: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Costume: Ragged Indian jacket and ragged doti wrapped around
the legs. Wig and turban.
Set: a low bench
Notation: 1985, good quality
Incense
Music: Harvey
Worthington Loomis
Length: 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Costume: Indian sari
Set: some simple props
Notation: 1981, good quality
Kashmiri
Nautch or Green Nautch
Music: Charles
Wakefield Cadman: The Minstrel of Kashmira
Length: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Costume: Long, elaborate skirt and cropped top
Set: low bench
Notation: 1981, good quality
Lazy
Nautch or Dance of the Heavenly Maiden
Music: Composer
unknown
Length: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Costume: Voluminous circle skirt and veil
Set: Low bench
Notation: 1982, good quality
Schubert
Waltzes Music Visualization
Music: Franz
Schubert, arranged by Louis Horst
Length: Approx. 5 minutes
Costume: Long silk or chiffon dress
Notation: 1970, good quality
Siamese
or Figure from Angor-Vat
Music: Irene Bergi:
Siamese
Length: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Costume: A slit sheath, cape, collar, jewels and belt.
Set: Low
bench
Notation: 1982, good quality
White
Jade
Music: Clifford
Vaughan: White Jade, Chinese Plastic
Length: 4 minutes, 45 seconds
Costume: Chiffon dress with overskirt and long scarf
Set: Several simple pieces
Notation: 1982, good quality
White
Nautch or Palace Nautch
Music: Composer
unknown, arranged by Alexay
Length: 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Costume: elaborate full skirt and cropped top
Set: Bench
Notation: 1982, good quality
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