Sears, Vera E., 1912-2008

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Biography

Vera Elsa Schultz-Bergen b. April 9, 1912 in Dresden, Germany; d. Mar. 8, 2008. Attended Berlin Opera School. Taught dance at Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, Kent School, Aspen Institute, and ran the Children's Dance Theatre.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Vera Sears Poses for a Picture, 1951

Item

Identifier: M272.01.0001.0004.00017

Abstract

Vera Sears poses for a picture at DU Lamont School of Music's Dance Department in Denver, Colorado. Vera Sears taught at the Children's Dance Theatre (a part of the University of Denver Lamont School of Music), serving as director for 17 years.

Dates: 1951

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M272, Sears Family Papers / Photographs / Box 1: Vera Sears Photographs / Vera- Portraits/Hanya Holm Company

Young Girl Dances Outside, circa 1950

Item

Identifier: M272.01.0001.0003.00013

Abstract

A dance student at the University of Denver (DU) Lamont School of Music Dance Department leaps through the air in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1950

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M272, Sears Family Papers / Photographs / Box 1: Vera Sears Photographs / Vera- Dance Students

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