Carmina Burana; Eternal Now; Alma Bella

Overview

Masami Kuni was appointed Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre at California State University, Fullerton in 1964, later founding the Department of Dance and serving as its chair. Kuni’s approach to dance education emphasized holistic development, encouraging students to cultivate creativity through dance rather than becoming “instruments of dance.” “Carmina Burana” is a revival of four scenes choreographed by Kuni and performed in November 1966. “Eternal Now” is a scene from “Dance No. 3-18-6,” a work presented alongside “Carmina Burana” in November 1966. “Alma Bella” is a work centered on beauty and simplicity found only deep within the soul.

Details

Title

Carmina Burana; Eternal Now; Alma Bella

Performance creator(s)

Kuni Institute of Creative Dance

Direction/Choreography

Dance Creation and Direction: Masami Kuni

Venue

The Little Theatre at California State University, Fullerton

Performance date(s)

4 May 1967 - 6 May 1967

Performer(s) and staff

Dancers: Miriam Tait, Deborah Lichey, Barbara Forst, Becky Oleyar, Katharine Bieg, Frank Lapteff, Ray Tatar, Merilee Teorey,
Diane Smoronk, Janet Wadsworth, Ebon Reese, Connie Russel,
Deborah Bardeen, Jacki Kinsley, Jane Gault, Diane Rolon, Ginger Owens, Judith Elmblad, Dorothee Buehler
Assistant: Miriam Tait
Sound: Masami Kuni, Ken Raby, Janet Wadsworth
Lighting Design: Jerry McColgan, Wendy Deacon, Robert Pppl
Costume: Masami Kuni, Karyl Haythorne, Mildred Earle
Stage Manager: Jim Johnson

Organiser(s)

Organizer: California State College at Fullerton

Genre

Modern