Doris Humphrey: An Artist First - Softcover

Doris Humphrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0871272016 ISBN 13: 9780871272010

Publisher: Princeton Book Company (US), 1995

Synopsis

Doris Humphrey (1895-1958) was one of the great figures in the development of modern dance - as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and theoretician. This account of her life and work not only tells the passionate story of an extraordinary woman, but is rich in dance history. It is based on Humphrey's own writings: statements prepared for dance journals, correspondence with family and friends, and the autobiography she did not live to complete. The personal account of her growing years, her decade of association with Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn, and her collaborations with Charles Weidman and Jose Limon are included. Here too is the truth of Doris Humphrey's private life.

About this title

Product Description:

Doris Humphrey Doris Humphrey (1895-1958) was one of the great figures in the development of dance - as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and theoretician. This work is based on Humphrey's own writings such as: statements prepared for dance journals, correspondence with family and friends, and the autobiography she did not live to complete. Full description

About the Author:

Selma Jeanne Cohen is the author of Next Week, Swan Lake: Reflections on Dance and Dances.

About this edition

• Publisher: Princeton Book Company (US)
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0871272016
• ISBN 13: 9780871272010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 305
• Editor: Selma Jeanne Cohen