Sears, David, 1948-1992
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
Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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creatorOf | David Sears papers, 1937-1992, 1972-1986 | The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. | |
creatorOf | Sears, David, 1948-1992,. Interview with David Sears. | New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection | |
creatorOf | Sears, David, 1948-1992. David Sears papers, 1937-1992 (bulk 1972-1986) | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
creatorOf | Taylor, Ralph. Correspondence, writings, etc. | New York Public Library System, NYPL |
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associatedWith | Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987. |
associatedWith | Farlow, Lesley, |
associatedWith | Graham, Martha, 1894-1991. |
associatedWith | Graham, Martha. |
associatedWith | Hawkins, Erick. |
associatedWith | Taylor, Ralph. |
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Birth 1948-05-29
Death 1992-06-24
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