A unit in developing a basis for appreciation and understanding of modern dance through the use of films and discussions

The thesis is accompanied by two reels of film. The videos available here were digitized from the original 16 mm. films. [mix of b/w and color; 16 or 24 frames per second]

Reel 1

“Problem in Traffic” [bw]

“Techniques in Turning and Swinging Movements” [color] (parts may be filmed at 24 frames per second)

Dance Compositions from “Midwestern Dance Suite” choreographed by Thelma Dodson [bw]:

• “Cornhuskers’ Dance”
• “Youth”
• “County Fair Advance Publicity”

Techniques from the “Cornhuskers Dance” and “Youth and Age” (performed by Thelma Dodson; faster movement filmed at 24 frames per second) [bw]

Reel 2

Pre-Classic Dance Forms Choreography by Miss Miriam Raphael

• “Gigue” (24 frames per second) [b/w]
• “Gigue” (16 frames per second) [b/w]
• “Allemandé” [color]