| Bib ID |
521803 |
| Format |
Audio, Online, Online - Google Books |
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| Online Access |
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| Access Conditions |
Access open for research, personal copies and public use. |
| Description |
2002.
2 sound files (208 min.)
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| Technical Details |
Mode of access: Internet via the World Wide Web. |
| Summary |
Powell speaks about the changes in ballet dance style & the improvements in the standard of dance generally; well known dancers, choreographers and directors known to him from his time with the Australian Ballet; his association with Britain's Royal Ballet; the importance of gaining overseas experience for the development of a dancer; the split of the Australian Ballet into two touring companies; his decision to come to Australia to assist Peggy Van Praagh to establish the Australian Ballet in 1962. He recalls his first role in a ballet in England and performances during the Blitz. He speaks about his association with the Australian Ballet School, works he choreographed specifically for the school; and the Australian Ballet's anniversary gala production "Beyond Forty".
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| Notes |
Recorded on May 20, 2002 and May 21, 2002 at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, A.C.T.
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Timed summary (11 p.) |
| Subjects |
Powell Ray, - 1925-2003 - Interviews. | Australian Ballet - History. | Royal Ballet (Great Britain) | Ballet dancers - Great Britain. | Ballet - Australia - History. | Dance teachers - Australia - Interviews. | Choreographers - Australia - Interviews. | Ballet dancers - Australia - Interviews.
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| Occupation |
Dance teachers. | Choreographers. |
| Other authors/contributors |
Stephens, Bill, 1936-
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