Immortal Icons of Dance
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Immortal Icons of Dance

Podcast by Lauryn Johnson

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The Immortal Icons of Dance Podcast celebrates dancers of the past. Each week we will interview a guest who worked with one of the great dancers of the 20th century. We collect oral histories of their experiences and memories so that future generations can continue to learn from the icons who have become immortal through the legacy they left behind. 

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16 episodes
episode Ep. 15 Delia Peters & Carol Rosegg on Martha Swope artwork
Ep. 15 Delia Peters & Carol Rosegg on Martha Swope

In this episode we get 2 interviews! The episode focuses on the legendary Broadway and ballet photographer, Martha Swope, who helped to immortalized so many hundreds of performers and productions with her images. Delia Peters, a former NYCB dancer and close friend of Martha's, talks about their friendship. Carol Rosegg, a protege of Martha's who is now an preeminent theater photographer, talks about what she learned from Martha as a young photographer in New York. Additional Resources: Reference Footage [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwT4blXY9x-VROBthVofXzImZ3bw7lJMA] Playbill Article  [⁠https://playbill.com/article/martha-swope-master-broadway-photographer-dies-at-88⁠] New York Times Article  [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/12/arts/design/martha-swope-88-who-etched-dance-and-theater-history-in-photographs-dies.html] The Nutcracker: The Story of the New York City Ballet's Production Told in Pictures [https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Story-Ballets-Production-Pictures/dp/039607216X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U9swhYPYbTOenweBfIwV86mAOKnusNvhDQtj8G7zVwdogvp5petaxryoulmbx1W9C-4HDFEwD1icgKu1XuJpCo4OB0IyjNoSRZmwf8f590KDkkQ8Lt4r3YNZVM8qLId77QvJ8YxVrwIfdqLfDe_iZU4ra7RMWNvA6kHMzGXdjJ_ehWMJQric064BjYqSkOjbx4ZRFpfs1Av-0D8cdCcNVWsETSC09RxWAghIYMZiDoo.NaU3MO5GNCWQX_Ny3-K1lci8gD_JfAu-9ck7Un086Cc&dib_tag=se&keywords=martha+swope&qid=1732166317&sr=8-1] Baryshnikov on Broadway: Photographs [https://www.amazon.com/Baryshnikov-Broadway-Photographs-Martha-Swope/dp/0517542188/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U9swhYPYbTOenweBfIwV86mAOKnusNvhDQtj8G7zVwdogvp5petaxryoulmbx1W9C-4HDFEwD1icgKu1XuJpCo4OB0IyjNoSRZmwf8f590KDkkQ8Lt4r3YNZVM8qLId77QvJ8YxVrwIfdqLfDe_iZU4ra7RMWNvA6kHMzGXdjJ_ehWMJQric064BjYqSkOjbx4ZRFpfs1Av-0D8cdCcNVWsETSC09RxWAghIYMZiDoo.NaU3MO5GNCWQX_Ny3-K1lci8gD_JfAu-9ck7Un086Cc&dib_tag=se&keywords=martha+swope&qid=1732166317&sr=8-2] Mourka: The Autobiography of a Cat [https://www.amazon.com/Mourka-Autobiography-Cat-Tanaquil-Clercq/dp/B0007EM4RG/ref=sr_1_10?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U9swhYPYbTOenweBfIwV86mAOKnusNvhDQtj8G7zVwdogvp5petaxryoulmbx1W9C-4HDFEwD1icgKu1XuJpCo4OB0IyjNoSRZmwf8f590KDkkQ8Lt4r3YNZVM8qLId77QvJ8YxVrwIfdqLfDe_iZU4ra7RMWNvA6kHMzGXdjJ_ehWMJQric064BjYqSkOjbx4ZRFpfs1Av-0D8cdCcNVWsETSC09RxWAghIYMZiDoo.NaU3MO5GNCWQX_Ny3-K1lci8gD_JfAu-9ck7Un086Cc&dib_tag=se&keywords=martha+swope&qid=1732166317&sr=8-10]

21. nov. 2024 - 1 h 11 min
episode Ep. 14 David K. Israel on Paul Taylor artwork
Ep. 14 David K. Israel on Paul Taylor

In this episode, composer David K. Israel takes us inside his collaboration with the modern dance choreographer Paul Taylor. David shares stories about Paul's artistry in the studio and his quirks as a neighbor! Additional Resources Related Footage [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K07lVisGJSw&list=PLwT4blXY9x-VyF_yKaCFmtgwjhgyP0qnu] Private Domain- Paul Taylor Autobiography [⁠https://www.amazon.com/Private-Domain-Paul-Taylor/dp/0394516834/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UemVRjyHaUqQYb5w5Pmjo9TplEWaKP21fvW6Lch8cB0ZZGoJhCY5LwpqZk82WkpllP7d_-Ho03CMhsk4ki_9lRnFu4tirw7qbEn210ZVkJ5hPUJy1cBczcC75ub5WzNcobeMAg4iPqKYtG4TCifgGxx3rjtrOmN9YI8nIQUHD-Lr_jcA1s2BrvRe3YrIGw6B4xCl8zPqi3w040mEnI3kZ_Xyi7Me18jTHnvP26wNo8U.CQxwDe7edGDNBPOEKakGXOASR1neyVJdNtjjINf9Snk&dib_tag=se&keywords=private+domain&qid=1730883124&sr=8-1⁠] Interview with David K. Israel [⁠https://dancermusic.com/5-questions-with-david-k-israel-about-music-for-dance/⁠] Why I Make Dances - Essay by Paul Taylor [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB120371567585686605]

06. nov. 2024 - 34 min
episode Ep. 13 Theara Ward on Arthur Mitchell artwork
Ep. 13 Theara Ward on Arthur Mitchell

In this episode, Theara discusses her early career in the Dance Theatre of Harlem under Arthur Mitchell and how that experience prepared her for future opportunities as a performer on Broadway, a teacher, and a leader. Additional Resources: Theara Footage [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwT4blXY9x-US6nASXMCVgc-sLsUTBQGC] Arthur Mitchell Sweatshirt [https://shop.immortaliconsofdance.com/products/diana-adams-arthur-mitchell-sweathshirt]

23. okt. 2024 - 42 min
episode Ep. 12 Perry Silvey on the New York State Theater artwork
Ep. 12 Perry Silvey on the New York State Theater

In this episode we learn about the New York State Theater and the New York City Ballet from a new perspective: backstage! Perry Silvey worked at the theater for over 40 years in many positions, including stage manager and technical director. He began working there during the last 7 years of Balanchine’s life, and during the last 22 years of Robbins’ life. Perry recounts his favorite memories of calling the light cues for ballets like Glass Pieces, managing the specificity of Duo Concertant, and the joys and trials of Nutcracker. Additional Resources: New York State Theater History [https://www.immortaliconsofdance.com/nyst] Perry Silvey in the New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/15/arts/dance/making-the-swans-run-on-time.html] Watch this episode on YouTube [https://youtu.be/2BaDR6wzHs4]

09. okt. 2024 - 1 h 4 min
episode Ep. 11 Allegra Kent on Her Life artwork
Ep. 11 Allegra Kent on Her Life

In this episode, 87 year-old Balanchine ballerina, Allegra Kent, sits down to talk about her life and career. Beginning with her childhood in California and her teenage years at the School of American Ballet. She also shares memories of iconic ballets she performed including Agon, Seven Deadly Sins, Symphony in C, La Sonnambula, The Cage, Bugaku, and Apollo. Additional Resources: Reference Footage [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpg-BhbVaiU&list=PLwT4blXY9x-WRIeJlByBGhA7o4K-ZmITv] Allegra Kent Sweatshirt [https://shop.immortaliconsofdance.com/products/allegra-kent-nicholas-magallanes-sweatshirt] Allegra Kent Ornament [https://shop.immortaliconsofdance.com/products/allegra-and-nicholas-ballet-ornament-12064] Allegra Kent's Book [https://www.amazon.com/Once-Dancer-Autobiography-Allegra-Kent/dp/0312150512/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iyabhzNgWBInEfFj4vHdaW4ZEGpe1JbG36i9S0P-BtAAoL2gdLILEIPNNdHEjk8egZFDxivFgsIdSmLd1CAQuqBi60MdKSxykpx3PDpPjcdSKd17wIVyxOazUx10bkpe-pd_CHvlveCuh6tK6IUFeMhiU4di7a9fweF2AEcZY33DbYdap0HW3gVnBpNRZEZ5wKklpvbkviYGyT1DsTBXrVOPKY18ycCYszGmOceok4w.LE0PmVAVVRgRHWtXzw8dMuWtzjut_I5nnbJPFlQIVZ4&dib_tag=se&keywords=once+a+dancer&qid=1727159201&sr=8-1]

25. sep. 2024 - 50 min
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