Don Asker interviewed by Hilary Trotter for the Esso Performing Arts collection

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Title Don Asker interviewed by Hilary Trotter for the Esso Performing Arts collection
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Abstract/Description Asker, a dancer and choreographer, speaks about his childhood, family background and education. His discusses his experiences at the Australian Ballet school and performing with the Australian Ballet , the influence and inspiration of Australian dance personalities and experiences as a dancer and choreographer in England and Europe. He then discusses his feelings upon returning to Australia, working in Canberra, choreographers, audiences and venues in Canberra and reflects on the work of the Human Veins Company. He speaks about dance company boards, theatre in Canberra at the time and the difficulties experienced by small companies.
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Date Issued 1988
Date Created 18 October 1988
Catalogue ID ORAL TRC 2341
Holding Institution National Library of Australia
Rights Written permission required for research, personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
Language English
Medium analog, 7 1/​2 ips, 2 tracks, stereo; 10 in
Extent 2 tape reels (ca. 146 min)
Citation Hilary Trotter, Don Asker interviewed by Hilary Trotter for the Esso Performing Arts collection, National Library of Australia, 1988
Resource Identifier 64158
Dataset AusStage