Hatfield, Ruth Hilton, 1908-

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Hatfield helped establish the San Francisco Dance League. She taught children's dance classes at Live Oak Recreation Center in Berkeley. In 1962 she began teaching dance at Holy Names College, where she established a dance program. In addition to teaching dance, Hatfield studied Ideokinesis with Andre Bernard and began teaching alignment clinics in 1974. After retiring she has continued to be involved in dance organizations such as Isadora Duncan Awards. Married to Don Hatfield, a photographer who photographed Ruth's dance activities.

From the description of Papers, 1930-1993. (Museum of Performance & Design). WorldCat record id: 430384381

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referencedIn Lippincott, Gertrude Lawton, 1913-1996. Dance career papers, 1931-1996 (bulk 1938-1983). Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
creatorOf Hatfield, Ruth. Papers, 1930-1993. Museum of Performance & Design
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associatedWith Bernard, Andre, 1924-2003. person
associatedWith Hatfield, Don. person
associatedWith Lippincott, Gertrude Lawton, 1913-1996. person
associatedWith Live Oak Recreation Center (Berkeley, Calif.). corporateBody
associatedWith San Francisco Dance League. corporateBody
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San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
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Choreographers
Dancers
Dance teachers
Imagery (Psychology)
Modern dance
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Birth 1908

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