Geoffrey Holder scenes from PBS Stravinsky's Firebird performed by Dance Theatre of Harlem

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@qbear17 9 жыл бұрын

The performance is beautiful. If you can find a video of it, it is worth watching. Stephanie Dabney was the first black ballerina to have a Firebird role created for her. Not to take away from Misty Copeland, Ms. Dabney was the real pioneer in the world of dance. I've known Ms. Dabney since 2000, and she.s been a delight, funny, kooky, spirited. I was honored to host a screening of The Firebird on its 30th anniversary, with Ms. Dabney present and answering audience questions. Videos of this production are hard to find, but don't give up.

@kerrytakashi12 8 жыл бұрын

+qbear17 EXACTLY! I find it hard to take that we are all supposed to forget the accomplishment of Stephanie Dabney and Dance Theater of Harlem just so Misty Copeland can rise above them. Both Copeland's mentor and her agent in her biography film boldly claim that DTH wasn't a major dance company, unsaid was that Dabney wasn't a professional dancer. Lies like this have to stop.

@kellylamarco9955 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a place to find video of Ms. Dabney? I remember her from when I was young, when she was dancing with Ballet Western Reserve in Youngstown, Ohio. She stopped every show I can remember. I would love to see a video of her dancing. Many thanks for any help you can give me. -Kelly

@cindychristian1700 7 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this back in the day. It was beautiful. Please someone find and upload on KZbin!

@colo-read 8 жыл бұрын

I was mesmerized when my brother, Christopher Aponte performed Firebird at the Kennedy Center. Stunning piece of work.

@farisasmith7109 4 жыл бұрын

I'll never forget when The Dance Theatre of Harlem came to my elementary school and performed parts of this. Seeing beautiful black people that looked like me dancing ballet !? Hearing that suite was amazing! I never forgot that.

@phmex13 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! My dear friend Geoffrey was a true gentleman

@BeverlyBaroff 7 ай бұрын

@OutlawJacksBonnyLass Hi thanks for your comment. this is my old KZbin channel I was the producer, editor of the PBS Dance Theater of Harlem Firebird Special. I actually directed all the behind the scenes sequences including in which Mr Holder appears. Actually the DTH got permission from us and WQED Pittsburgh to use our production in their promotions. Including Donald's intro that they added in their link..

@TheCoryh1 10 жыл бұрын

My heart became so sad to here that "The Great One" ...I like to call him, passed away. But what an fantastic body of work!! Thank you for posting this..I have been yearly looking for this special documentary using KZbin and google search but coiuld never find it..until now. Please do post the complete video. As an artist and illustrator myself, I love watching Mr. Holder sketching and designing in his studio. I was avery lucky child in that my parents took me to see the original "The Wiz" in New York in 1975, and also I saw the traveling version of Timbuktu. Holder's fantastical costumes and lush fabrics burst with so much boldness on stage. But I must say that this "firebird" you directed moved me to tears...The whole production was perfection! Mr. Holder I love YOU. Your Art will live forever in my mind, in my own artwork, and with in these video recordings. God Bless to the Family. In Peace, Cory

@KIKAALEGRIA 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing . I would love to see the complete video if it is available ?

@JuniperJupiter 10 жыл бұрын

Your best bet would be to contact your local PBS affiliate and ask if they might have a copy of it. Bonus if you happen to live in NYC. Good luck, hon. :)