Sears, David, 1948-1992

Dates:
Birth 1948-05-29
Death 1992-06-24

Biographical notes:

David Sears was a writer on modern dance. He graduated from New York University where he received a teaching degree. He wrote for Dance News and Ballet Review as well as other lesser-known publications. At the time of his death he was working on a book on Martha Graham and her use of Greek themes in her choreography. He died on June 24, 1992.

From the guide to the David Sears papers, 1937-1992, 1972-1986, (The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.)

David Sears (1948-1992) was a writer on modern dance.

Raised in the Boston, Massachusetts area, he attended Northwestern University and graduated from New York University, where he received a teaching degree. Sears wrote about dance for Ballet Review and Dance News, as well as other lesser-known publications, including the gay bar periodical, Michael's Thing. He also at one time had been a puppeteer for the Niccolo Marionettes, as well as his own Black Cat puppet theater. At the time of his death, Sears was working on a book on Martha Graham and her use of Greek themes in her choreography.

From the description of David Sears papers, 1937-1992 (bulk 1972-1986) (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 84693715

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Subjects:

  • Dance critics
  • Dance critics

Occupations:

  • Dance critics
  • Puppeteers

Places:

  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)