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Bowen, Gwen

 Person

Biography

Gwen L. Bowen was born in Denver, Colo. She was a first grade teacher at McKinley Elementary in Denver. Associated with: Denver Civic Ballet, Premiere Dance Arts Company, Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts, PDAC - Arts for All.

Found in 211 Collections and/or Records:

Box 35: Jazz 1 - Tap 7

 File — Box D030.0035: Series D030.04 [Barcode: U186022513786]
Identifier: D030.04.0035
Abstract

Box contains various folders of material used for teaching at the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts. Files include, Jazz 1-3, Jazz Routines 1-3, Jazz Technique 1+2, Metro 1973, Misc. Teahcing Materials, Modern Technique, Other Class Ideas, Pamplets, Pointe, Recitals, Tap 1-7.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 36: Conventions (Dance Masters of America 1985 - World Dance Association)

 File — Box D030.0036: Series D030.10 [Barcode: U186022513794]
Identifier: D030.10.0036
Abstract

This box contains files related to various conventions attended by Gwen Bowen. Files arranged alphabetically by title. Box three of three.

Dates: 1947-2012

Box 48: National Dance Week Student Posters and Framed Photos, 2006

 File — Box D030.0048: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022513980]
Identifier: D030.07.0048
Abstract

Box contains various student competition posters for National Dance Week 2006. Box also contains one two framed photographs. One is a photofraph of 8 dancers, there is no associated information with the framed photograph. The second is a signed print of Rasta Thomas. Box also contains a folder with film negatives in it.

Dates: 2006

Box 49: Swan Lake Costume

 File — Box D030.0049: Series D030.08 [Barcode: U186023278606]
Identifier: D030.08.0049
Abstract

This box contains (1) costume for Swan Lake consisting of arm bands and a headpiece.

Dates: 1947-2012

Box 50: Oversized Art and Materials

 File — Box D030.0050: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186024471817]
Identifier: D030.07.0050
Abstract

This box contains large scale graphics and print materials, oversize photographs and art. Box includes one blue vinyl sign, oil pastel art of three ballerinas, oversized advertising printing materials, oversized certificates and awards from conventions, and three black and white photography prints. Box also incliudes 4 oversized portraits of Gwen Bowen and a foamcore panel with biographical information about Gwen.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 52: Madame Butterfly Costume

 File — Box D030.0052: Series D030.08 [Barcode: U186022516386]
Identifier: D030.08.0052
Abstract

This box contains (1) costume from "Madame Butterfly" worn by Gwen Bowen.

Dates: 1947-2012

Box 53: Coppelia Costume, 1959

 File — Box D030.0053: Series D030.08 [Barcode: U186022516394]
Identifier: D030.08.0053
Abstract

This box contains (1) costume from Denver Civic Ballet's production of "Coppelia" worn by Gwen Bowen. The Coppelia costume was designed by Virginia Putnam.

Dates: 1959

Box 54: Award Scrapbook and Award, 2005

 File — Box D030.0054: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022514211]
Identifier: D030.07.0054
Abstract

This box contains (1) scrapbook (prepared in 2004-05 by Joan Brown to advance the nomination of Gwen Bowen for an award in the inaugural ceremony of the Colorado Dance Alliance annual event) and (1) award for the Most Admired Woman of the Decade presented by the American Biographical Institute.

Dates: 2005

Box 57: Reels

 File — Box D030.0057: Series D030.09 [Barcode: U186022712704]
Identifier: D030.09.0057
Abstract

A number of reels (unknown if solely audio or audiovisual) mostly tapings of GBSDA shows.

Dates: 1986 - 2006

Box 60: Performance Videos (25th Anniversary - Festival of Trees) , 1998 - 2001

 File — Box D030.0060: Series D030.09 [Barcode: U186022712835]
Identifier: D030.09.0060
Abstract File contains various VHS recordings of perforamcnes and dances by the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts. VHS's in this box include: 25th Anniversary Show 7/26-27/91 G. Bowen's Back Up - Stationary (?) 3 performances 7/26-27/91 G. Bowens Back Up - Moving Camera, 3 performances A Showcase of Dance May 2008 African Dance Feb 2 2002 African Dance Feb 2, 2002 Aging the Final Fronteir 1999 All 3 Perfomances 1990 Anytime Anywhere Anyone Can Dance June 16 2001 Bits of Showbiz May 13 2000 Chorus...
Dates: 1998 - 2001

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 209
Collection 2
 
Subject
Dance 173
Dance schools 120
Dance -- Study and teaching 48
Dance production and direction 34
Dance programs 30
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Teaching Materials - Dance 25
Dance teachers 24
Choreography 18
Performing arts 14
Ballet 11
Nonprofit organizations 11
Costume 9
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 8
Correspondence 8
Dance costume 8
Art 6
Tap dancing 6
Administrative reports 5
Advertisements 5
Excerpts 5
Membership 5
Photography 5
Awards 4
Dance Conventions 4
Ephemera (General) 4
Memorabilia 4
Newsletters 4
Photographs 4
Video recordings 4
Audiotapes 3
Ballroom dancing 3
Business correspondence 3
Personal belongings 3
Scrapbooks 3
Video Home System (VHS) 3
Acrobats 2
Anniversaries 2
Audio-visual materials 2
Business Administration 2
Choreographers 2
Community life 2
Dance recitals 2
Denver (Colo.) 2
Drawings 2
Greeting cards 2
Jazz 2
Letters 2
Marketing 2
Music 2
Photograph albums 2
Posters 2
Publicity 2
Textiles (visual works) 2
Theaters -- Stage-setting and scenery 2
Vinyl Record 2
Administration 1
Advertising 1
Archives 1
Articles of incorporation 1
Artists' studios 1
Audiocassettes 1
Ballerinas 1
Bands (Music) 1
Biography 1
Black-and-white photography 1
Catalogs 1
Certificates 1
Christianity 1
Christmas 1
Christmas cards 1
Commemorative works 1
Commercial catalogs 1
Community newspapers 1
Compact Discs (CD's) 1
Cooking 1
Copyright 1
Course schedules 1
Dance Notation 1
Dance posters 1
Denver Post 1
Design and construction 1
Employees 1
Event photographs 1
Faculty evaluations 1
Film reels 1
Gifts 1
Grant(s) 1
Instructions (document genre) 1
Lighting 1
Medical care 1
Notes (Documents) 1
Obituaries 1
Opera 1
Operas 1
Personal correspondence 1
Photographic prints 1
Pointe Shoes 1
Postcards 1
Press 1
Promotional materials 1
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