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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 135 Collections and/or Records:

Vera Sears Poses for Picture, between 1950-1959

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Identifier: M272.01.0002.0002.00010
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: between 1950-1959

Vera Sears Teaching Students, circa 1970

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Identifier: M272.01.0002.0004.00017
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: circa 1970

Vera Sears Teaching Students, circa 1970

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Identifier: M272.01.0002.0004.00018
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: circa 1970

Young Girl Dances Outside, circa 1950

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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

Young Girls are Instructed in a Dance Class, 1952

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Identifier: D025.04.0001.0007.00029
Abstract

Vera Sears (not pictured) instructs a group of young girls at the Children's Dance Theatre at 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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