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Kai Tai Chan interviewed by Shirley McKechnie for the Australian choreographers oral history project [sound recording]
Bib ID 761688
Format AudioAudio
Author Chan, Kai Tai, 1944-
Access Conditions Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee. 
Description 1990 Nov. 15-17. 
9 tape reels (ca. 300 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, mono. ; 7 in. 
Series Australian choreographers oral history project. 
Summary

Chan, dancer and choreographer, speaks about his childhood in Malaysia, his Chinese background, the influence of western popular culture and the culture shock he experienced when he came to Australia. He talks about studying at Sydney University, Margaret Barr, his early choreographic experiences, his decision to stay in Australia and the development of his own choreographic style. He then discusses living in England 1972-1976, the Stanley Palmer Culture Palace in Darlinghurst; formation of the One Extra Company and the company's structure, repertoire and creative process. He speaks of the death of his mother, the company's financial problems and the Australia Council.

Notes

Part of a series of interviews by Shirley McKechnie with Australian choreographers.

Recorded in Sydney on 15-17 November 1990.

Digital master; National Library of Australia, Oral History and Folklore collection;

Index/Finding Aid Note Transcript. 
Subjects Chan, Kai Tai, - 1944- - Interviews.  |  Choreographers - Australia - Interviews.  |  Dancers - Australia - Interviews.  |  Chinese - Australia - Interviews.
Other Authors McKechnie, Shirley, 1926-
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ORAL TRC 2648
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Petherick Reading Room (Oral History)
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ORAL TRC 2648 (transcript)
Copy: Transcript
Petherick Reading Room (Oral History)
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