Found 9 collections related to Ballerinas

Lila Zali, born Elizaveta Borisova Zalipskaya (1918-2003), was a ballerina, educator, choreographer, and founder of Ballet Pacifica. The Lila Zali papers (1898-2003) document her life as a dancer from her childhood until retirement through photographs, memorabilia, and scrapbooks kept by Zali and her mother, Maria Zalipsky. The collection spans Zali's professional career, including her work with the Mordkin Ballet, the United Service Organizations (USO), and on the television programs Balleretta and The Don Lewis Show. less

Audree Ismailoff was a ballet dancer and teacher; she danced under the stage name Anna Istomina. The Audree Ismailoff papers (1912-1987) document Ismailoff's dancing and teaching career through clippings, programs, photographs, and contracts. The collection also contains a file of material regarding the dance career of her son, Gregory Ismailov. less

Bettina Rosay (1918-1999) was a ballerina and choreographer. She danced with Leonide Massine's Ballet Russe Highlights, the Markova-Dolin Company, and the Chicago Opera Company, and was a dancer and choreographer for Melody Fair in Toronto. The Bettina Rosay papers (1921-1990, bulk 1921-1955) document Rosay's career through photographs, clippings, programs, and a small amount of correspondence. Much of the material is in scrapbooks. less

Wendy Hilton was a choreographer, dancer, instructor, researcher, and author specializing in Baroque dance. Her papers contain files related to her dance performance and teaching career; her early life in England; and her research files and plans from her unpublished book, A Celebration of Lully. Hilton's papers were compiled by her biographer, Susan Bindig, who authored the book, Wendy Hilton: A Life in Baroque Dance and Music. less

Edwina Seaver Fontaine (née Seaver, 1927-2014), was a Balanchine dancer, dance instructor, and teacher of Pilates. The Edwina Seaver Fontaine papers, dated 1927 to 2003, reflect Fontaine's career mostly through her correspondence and photographs. Related material includes brochures, clippings, notes, a poster, programs, and scrapbook. less