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Dance and Human History

January 1, 1974 0h 40m

Originally released in 1974. Dance and Human History is a feature film. directed by Alan Lomax. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Introduces the work of Alan Lomax and his colleagues in developing choreometrics, a cross-cultural method of studying the relationship of dance style to social structure. Shows how the group, including Forrestine Paulay and Irmgard Bartenieff, analyzed dance films from all over the world and established a connection between patterns of movement and patterns of culture.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1974 52 years ago
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Runtime 0h 40m 40 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dance and Human History about?

Introduces the work of Alan Lomax and his colleagues in developing choreometrics, a cross-cultural method of studying the relationship of dance style to social structure. Shows how the group, inclu...

Who directed Dance and Human History?

Dance and Human History was directed by Alan Lomax.

How long is Dance and Human History?

Dance and Human History has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).

When was Dance and Human History released?

Dance and Human History was released on January 1, 1974 in theaters.