Ballet and dance souvenir programs. 1916-1967.

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Ballet and dance souvenir programs. 1916-1967.

Collection of illustrated ballet and dance souvenir programs from 1916-1967 featuring dancers and dance companies from around the world. Most of the performances were given in New York, many of them produced by S. Hurok. Programs usually include detailed historical and biographical information about the dance companies and dancers. Also includes an 81-page autobiography of Doris Humphrey published as Dance perspectives, no. 25, Spring, 1966.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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Ann Hutchinson Guest, born November 3, 1918 in New York, is an American dancer and dance notator. Her initial dance training began in the mid 1930's at the Jooss-Leeder School at Dartington Hall, England. When World War II broke out in Europe, she returned to New York where her continued training included ballet, modern, tap, and ethnic dance. In the 1940's she danced with the Welland Lathrop Company and in Broadway musicals, including One Touch of Venus, Billion Dollar Baby, and Kiss Me, Kate. ...

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Ballet Caravan.

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Jooss Ballet.

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