Remembering Thelma

Duration: 15

Year Published: 1981

Creator: Kathe Sandler

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A portrait of Thelma Hill (1924-1977), prominent Black dancer, and until her tragic death, teacher and mentor to dance students at the Clark Center. Students and former colleagues reminisce about Thelma and discuss her contributions to modern dance through her work with the short-lived New York Negro Ballet, the De Lavallade and Alvin Ailey dance troupes. Includes footage of Thelma Hill revealing her powerful and emotionally gripping style. , Documents the late dance instructor and performer, Thelma Hill, and her influence on the development of black dance in America. Includes film footage and photographs of her performances.

Complete Record: A portrait of Thelma Hill (1924-1977), prominent Black dancer, and until her tragic death, teacher and mentor to dance students at the Clark Center. Students and former colleagues reminisce about Thelma and discuss her contributions to modern dance through her work with the short-lived New York Negro Ballet, the De Lavallade and Alvin Ailey dance troupes. Includes footage of Thelma Hill revealing her powerful and emotionally gripping style. , Documents the late dance instructor and performer, Thelma Hill, and her influence on the development of black dance in America. Includes film footage and photographs of her performances. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.