Keeping Alive the Wonder: Primitive Mysteries, New York 1931 to London 2009

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Through discussion of a historical project to recreate Primitive Mysteries at Laban in London, the 1931 dance work is examined and placed in its context in Graham's career. Possible sources of inspiration derived from Catholic and New Mexican Pueblo culture are discussed, as is the relationship of the work to American modernism in art and dance. Through the use of a Labanotation score, films of the dance, the first-hand experience of Graham dancer Susan Sentler, and published sources, the work has been recreated for Laban dance students in its premiere outside the United States. The article uncovers the significance of the experience in deepening students’ understanding of Graham's art and technique.View full textDownload full textRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01472520903574790