Water Study
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Water Study is a pioneering modern dance piece by Doris Humphrey that explores movement inspired by the natural rhythms and flow of water.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Water Study canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6427108 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Water Study Context triple: [Doris Humphrey, notableWork, Water Study]
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A.
Water
"Water" is a gospel-infused hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, noted for its minimalist production and spiritual, cleansing-themed lyrics.
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B.
Water
Water is a fundamental chemical substance (H₂O) essential for life, known for its roles in biological processes, climate regulation, and human civilization.
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C.
Watershed
Watershed is a renowned cultural and digital creativity centre in Bristol, England, known for its independent cinema, arts events, and creative technology hub.
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D.
Water Quality Information Center
The Water Quality Information Center is a specialized unit of the U.S. National Agricultural Library that collects, organizes, and provides access to information on water quality and related environmental and agricultural issues.
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E.
Water Division
Water Division is a branch of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation responsible for managing and protecting the state’s water resources and water quality.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Water Study Target entity description: Water Study is a pioneering modern dance piece by Doris Humphrey that explores movement inspired by the natural rhythms and flow of water.
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A.
Water
"Water" is a gospel-infused hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, noted for its minimalist production and spiritual, cleansing-themed lyrics.
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B.
Water
Water is a fundamental chemical substance (H₂O) essential for life, known for its roles in biological processes, climate regulation, and human civilization.
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C.
Watershed
Watershed is a renowned cultural and digital creativity centre in Bristol, England, known for its independent cinema, arts events, and creative technology hub.
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D.
Water Quality Information Center
The Water Quality Information Center is a specialized unit of the U.S. National Agricultural Library that collects, organizes, and provides access to information on water quality and related environmental and agricultural issues.
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E.
Water Division
Water Division is a branch of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation responsible for managing and protecting the state’s water resources and water quality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
choreographic piece
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modern dance work ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American modern dance
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Doris Humphrey technique ⓘ |
| choreographer | Doris Humphrey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| choreographicApproach | abstraction of natural phenomena ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | Doris Humphrey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| educationalUse |
studied in modern dance history courses
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used to illustrate Humphrey’s fall and recovery principle ⓘ |
| explores |
ebb and flow of energy
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group dynamics in movement ⓘ rhythmic patterns found in nature ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceDate | 1928 ⓘ |
| genre | modern dance ⓘ |
| hasChoreographicPrinciple |
group design and spatial patterns
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succession and opposition in movement ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
early example of musicless modern dance
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landmark in abstract thematic choreography ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
flow of water
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natural rhythms of water ⓘ |
| movementStyle | fall and recovery ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
ensemble group work
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movement structured around breath rhythm ⓘ performed without musical accompaniment ⓘ |
| premiereCompany | Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
natural rhythms of breathing
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qualities of water movement ⓘ |
| typicalCastType | ensemble dancers ⓘ |
| uses |
canon and unison forms
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wave-like movement sequences ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Water Study Description of subject: Water Study is a pioneering modern dance piece by Doris Humphrey that explores movement inspired by the natural rhythms and flow of water.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.