1 videocassette (NTSC) (29 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences; 3/4 in.
Summary
Meredith Monk and Ping Chong talk about their work in mixed media performance; their association, common interests, and collaboration; and some themes they tackle in their works. The program is illustrated by several segments of their 1982 film Paris, as well as excerpts from Monk's solo Break, danced by Lutz Forster of the Limón Dance Company, and Quarry; Chong's Kindness; and their joint work The games. Other works mentioned in the discussion include Monk's 16 millimeter earrings, The beach, and Education of the girlchild, and Chong's Nosferatu.
Series statement
Eye on dance ; 224
Uniform title
Paris/Chacon/Venice/Milan (Choreographic work : Monk and Chong)
Produced by ARC Videodance as part of the television series Eye on dance. Recorded on April 27, 1987 at the studios of WNYC, New York. Telecast on May 15, 1987. Producers: Celia Ipiotis and Jeff Bush. Video director: Richard Sheridan. Program director: Celia Ipiotis. Technical director: Jeff Bush. Host: Celia Ipiotis.
Title
Meeting the challenge: Art and tech with myth and ritual [videorecording]
Imprint
1987.
Series
Eye on dance ; 224
Local subject
Television. Meeting the challenge.
Television. Eye on dance.
Mixed media performances.
Television. Paris/Chacon/Venice/Milan.
Added author
Monk, Meredith, interviewee.
Monk, Meredith, choreographer.
Chong, Ping, interviewee.
Chong, Ping, choreographer.
Ipiotis, Celia. Host. Producer. Director
Forster, Lutz, dancer.
Bush, Jeffrey C. Producer
Ping Chong and the Fiji Company.
Meredith Monk/The House (Company)
ARC Videodance (Firm)
Added title
Paris/Chacon/Venice/Milan (Choreographic work : Monk and Chong)