David McLain and David Blackburn Dance Collection 1955-1984

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David McLain and David Blackburn Dance Collection 1955-1984

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Collection of materials relating to the careers of David McLain and David Blackburn, especially their relationships with the Cincinnati Ballet Company and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. The collection includes photographs, scrapbooks, slides, films, programs and other printed material, scores and notes, and records of the Cincinnati Ballet Company.

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University of Cincinnati, Archives and Rare Books Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6397498

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McLain, David

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University of Cincinnati. College-Conservatory of Music

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Cincinnati Ballet

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The Cincinnati Ballet has changed its name three times in its nearly 50 year history. The Cincinnati Ballet was chartered as the "Cincinnati Civic Ballet" in 1958. The name was changed to the "Cincinnati Ballet Company" in 1968, and then was shortened to the "Cincinnati Ballet" in 1983. The company held their first auditions in 1963 and the original troupe consisted of 41 dancers. Oleg Sabline served as the first artistic director and John A. Spain was the first president of the Boa...