"State of the Arts" radio program, 1983 October

Item — cassette: 48

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Broadcast on KWHO, Salt Lake City.

On side A the guest is Helen Douglass, Resident Choreographer of Ballet West. Douglass discusses her past as a dancer; chore-ography; the Boston Choreographer's Competition; her initial experiences as a choreographer; developing origi-nality; working on Rite of Spring; the pros and cons of her position as Resident Choreographer. 33 minutes.

On side B the guests are Stacy Swaner and Bruce Caldwell, Principal Dancers at Ballet West. Caldwell and Swaner discuss their early training as dancers; dedication to dance; daily regimen; the effect of injuries; greatest fears as dancers; strengths and weaknesses; favorite roles; and future after dance. 35 minutes.

Dates

1983 October

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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