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Sears, Vera E., 1912-2008

 Person

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 114 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Lamont School of Music Dance Department Performs The Toy Shop, 1959

 Item
Identifier: M272.01.0001.0001.00039
Abstract

The Children's Dance Theatre performs ''The Toy Shop'' in Denver, Colorado. The Children's Dance Theatre was the performance group composed of students from the children's dance classes at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music Dance Department. Children's classes at the Lamont School of Music were held at 909 Grant Street, Denver, Colorado. The school was under the direction of dancer and choreographer Vera Sears.

Dates: 1959

University of Denver Lamont School of Music Dance Department Performs The Toy Shop, 1959

 Item
Identifier: M272.01.0001.0001.00040
Abstract

The Children's Dance Theatre performs ''The Toy Shop'' in Denver, Colorado. The Children's Dance Theatre was the performance group composed of students from the children's dance classes at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music Dance Department. Children's classes at the Lamont School of Music were held at 909 Grant Street, Denver, Colorado. The school was under the direction of dancer and choreographer Vera Sears.

Dates: 1959

University of Denver Lamont School of Music Dance Department Performs The Toy Shop, 1959

 Item
Identifier: M272.01.0003.00034
Abstract

University of Denver Lamont School of Music Dance Department Performs "The Toy Shop" in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1959

Young Girls Dance In Class, 1952

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Identifier: D025.04.0001.0007.00004
Abstract

A group of young girls dance while Vera Sears plays a drum and instructs a class at the Children's Dance Theatre in the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado. Lucy Brooks (left), daughter of Carolyn Durand Brooks and Marshall Brooks, and Melissa Weller (right) are pictured.

Dates: 1952

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