Moor’s Pavane, The

Synopsis
Jose Limon’s ballet danced by the American Dance Company with Limon dancing the role of The Moor.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
3 Oct 1957 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
21 mins

Credits

Director
Margaret Dale
Producer
Margaret Dale
Music
Henry Purcell
Costume
Pauline Lawrence
Choreographer
José Limón
Cast
José LimónThe Moor (Othello)
Betty JonesThe Moor’s Wife (Desdemona)
Lucas HovingHis Friend (Iago)
Pauline KonerHis Wife’s Friend (Emilia)

Additional Details

Theatre company
American Dance Company
Production type
Dance
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
One of the earliest examples of contemporary dance to be be transmitted by the BBC.
Awards
The Moor’s Pavane (1949) won the American Dance magazine Award for Outstanding Creation in the field of modern dance in 1949. This performance of the work is given by the original cast.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web
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Phone
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Fax
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Address
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Shakespeare, "Moor’s Pavane, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70741 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)