Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982

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Eugene Loring was an American dancer, choreographer, and teacher.

From the description of Eugene Loring collection, ca. 1938-1980. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517370

Dancer, choreographer.

From the description of Reminiscences of Eugene Loring : oral history, 1979. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122574179

Eugene Loring, influential American dancer, choreographer, and teacher, is best known for his 1938 ballet Billy the Kid.

He studied in the 1930s under George Balanchine at the American School of Ballet and performed with Ballet Theatre, American Ballet Company, Fokine Ballet, Ballet Caravan, and Dance Players. Loring's works include Harlequin for president, Yankee clipper, The Tender land, and The Great American goof. He also had a successful career as an actor, dance director, and as a contract choreographer at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s. An active and innovative teacher of dance, Loring founded the American School of Dance in Hollywood in 1947, and in 1965 became founding chair of the Dance Department at the University of California, Irvine. He died in New York on August 30, 1982.

From the description of Eugene Loring papers, 1925-1986 (bulk 1933-1979). (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 45865688

Eugene Loring (1911-1982) was an American dancer and choreographer best known for his contributions to American-themed ballets, such as Billy the Kid .

Loring was born LeRoy Kerpestein on August 2, 1911 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He began studying at the School of American Ballet in 1933 before making his professional debut in 1934 with Fokine's company. During his tenure with the Ballet Caravan (1936-1938), Loring began to choreograph various works. In 1941, he formed his own company, Dance Players, and opened the American School of Dance in Los Angeles in 1948. He had a successful dance career as a principal dancer and choreographer of ballets and films. Loring died on August 30, 1982.

  • 1936: Harlequin for President
  • 1937: Yankee Clipper
  • 1938: Billy the Kid
  • 1939: City Portrait
  • 1940: The Great American Goof
  • 1941: The Beautiful People
  • 1942: The Man From Midian Prairie
  • 1953: Capital of the World
  • 1955: Meet Me in Las Vegas
  • 1956: Funny Face (film)
  • 1957: Silk Stockings (film)

From the guide to the Eugene Loring Manuscript, Undated, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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referencedIn Souvenir programs of ballet, dance, and theatrical productions, ca. 1924-1998. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Billy the Kid / [choreography: Eugene Loring ; music: Aaron Copland ; notators: Ann Hutchinson and Helen Priest, assisted by Ann Wilson]. Ohio State University Libraries
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Correspondence and contracts. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Dance Notation Bureau Collection, 1930- The Ohio State University. Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Insitute.
creatorOf Cappy, Ted. Musical comedies. Three wishes for Jamie. [Programs] New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1914-. Eugene Loring papers, 1925-1986 (bulk 1933-1979). University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Papers, New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Clifford, John, 1947-. Interview with John Clifford. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Saddler, Donald,. Interview with Donald Saddler. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Correspondence, 1950. 1 item. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Walter Terry papers, 1913-1982 The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
referencedIn Alonso, Alicia, 1921-. Interview with Alicia Alonso. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Dello Joio, Norman, 1913-2008. The Duke of Sacramento / Norman Dello Joio ; two-piano score for the same ballet. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Scrapbook. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Loring, Eugene. Reminiscences of Eugene Loring : oral history, 1979. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Eugene Loring collection, ca. 1938-1980. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Danielian, Leon, 1920-1997. Leon Danielian papers, 1930-1994. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Reed, Janet,. Interview with Janet Reed. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Billy the Kid / [choreography by Eugene Loring ; music by Aaron Copland ; notators: Christine Clark and Lynne Webber]. Ohio State University Libraries
referencedIn American Ballet Theatre records, 1936-ca. 1967 The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982,. Interview with Eugene Loring. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Douglas, Scott,. Interview with Scott Douglas. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Eugene Loring Manuscript, Undated Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Theatre Arts Monthly, collection of portraits, ca., ca., 1924-1939 (bulk), 1916-1964 (inclusive). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Loring, Eugene, 1911-1982. Correspondence, 1941-1943. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
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associatedWith Alonso, Alicia, 1921- person
associatedWith American Ballet Caravan (Dance company) corporateBody
associatedWith American Ballet Company. corporateBody
associatedWith American Ballet (Dance company) corporateBody
correspondedWith American Ballet Theatre corporateBody
associatedWith American School of Dance (Los Angeles, Calif.) corporateBody
associatedWith Antheil, George, 1900-1959. person
associatedWith Astaire, Fred, 1899-1987. person
associatedWith Ballet Caravan (Dance company) corporateBody
associatedWith Ballet Theatre (New York, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Bennington College. corporateBody
associatedWith Bowers, Theresa, person
associatedWith Bowles, Paul, 1910-1999. person
associatedWith Brant, Henry, 1913- person
associatedWith Charisse, Cyd. person
associatedWith Clifford, John, 1947- person
associatedWith Clugston, H. N., person
associatedWith Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 . person
associatedWith Dance Notation Bureau corporateBody
associatedWith Dance Players (Company) corporateBody
associatedWith Dance Players (Company) corporateBody
associatedWith Dance Players (Dance company) corporateBody
associatedWith Danielian, Leon, 1920-1997. person
associatedWith Dello Joio, Norman, 1913-2008. person
associatedWith Douglas, Scott, person
associatedWith Fokine Ballet (Company) corporateBody
associatedWith Fokine, Michel, 1880-1942. person
associatedWith Freed, Arthur, 1894- person
associatedWith Graham, Martha. person
associatedWith Hunt, Marilyn, person
associatedWith Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907- person
associatedWith Los Angeles Dance Theatre (Dance company) corporateBody
associatedWith Maudlin, Mildred Ann, person
associatedWith McPhee, Colin, 1900-1964. person
associatedWith Milhaud, Darius, 1892-1974. person
associatedWith Online Archive of California. corporateBody
associatedWith Reed, Janet, person
associatedWith Rittman, Trude. person
associatedWith Saddler, Donald, person
associatedWith Scarlatti, Domenico, 1685-1757. person
associatedWith School of American Ballet, New York. corporateBody
associatedWith Terry, Walter person
associatedWith University of California, Irvine corporateBody
associatedWith University of California, Irvine. Dance Dept. corporateBody
associatedWith University of California, Irvine. Dept. of Dance corporateBody
associatedWith Ward-Steinman, David. person
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United States
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Ballet
Ballet
Choreographers
Choreographers
Choreography
Dance
Dance and theatre
Dance in motion pictures, television, etc.
Dancers
Dance teachers
Dance schools
Modern dance
Modern dance
Occupation
Choreographer
Dancers
Dance teachers
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Birth 1911-08-02

Death 1982-08-30

Americans

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