Paul Saliba interviewed by Michelle Potter in the Keep dancing oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 1836664
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Saliba, Paul, 1949-, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2000
- 2 digital audio tapes (ca. 114 min.)
- Series:
- Keep dancing oral history project.
- Summary:
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Saliba, dancer and choreographer, discusses the NAISDA program; his early dance training; the importance of mentors and passing on of knowledge; children's TV program "Southern Stars"; role of Joanne Priest and Elizabeth Dalman in his early life; joining the Australian Ballet School; his wish to inspire students; joining Australian Ballet; coaching by Anne Woolliams and the choreographic workshops in the Australian Ballet in the 1970s. He then talks about going to New York to study with Martha Graham; breaking his pelvis; the Graham technique; influence of New York; touring with the Australian Ballet; returning to Sydney Dance Company; his choreographic process and his attitude to competition in dance and life. Saliba then discusses leaving Sydney Dance Company; experiences in Bali; challenge and struggle of teaching and developing Indigenous dance theatre and the importance of documenting dance in Australia.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Apr. 5, 2000 in Sydney.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-206999686
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Uncorrected transcript (typescript, 42 leaves) and timed summary available.
- Subject:
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- Other authors/contributors:
- Potter, Michelle, 1944-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Keep dancing oral history project.
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- Until 2070 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2000
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