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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 201 Collections and/or Records:

Box 23: Audio Cassettes 1

 File — Box D030.0023: Series D030.09 [Barcode: U186022512722]
Identifier: D030.09.0023
Abstract This box contains the first half of various audio cassettes and all of the microcassettes owned by the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts used for performance, lessons, dance practice and more. Cassette titles include: Twas the night Island Enchant Ballet Class Series 5 Menes Pink Dance Pre Ballet Disney The Wizard of Oz: A Ballet in 2 Acts Carla Disc 1 Elam Secret Paul Simon What is Dance National Dance Week 2006 Ballerina 5/29/07 Lincoln 1/9/05 Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts 25th...
Dates: 1986 - 2006

Box 28: Productions: Pearl Street Dancing Times -The Village of Ilf & Nowhere to Now. All Production Subject Files., bulk: 1950 - 2012

 File — Box D030.0028: Series D030.03 [Barcode: U186022513710]
Identifier: D030.03.0028
Abstract

This box contains the first half of files related to productions that dancers performed at the Gwen Bowen School of Dance. Files are organized alphabetically. Folders contain materials that correspond to the production, including programs, notes, costume sketches, set design sketches, and photographs. This box also contains subject files relating to productions. Box contains folders Pearl Street Dancing Times -The Village of Ilf & Nowhere to Now.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 29: Acrobatic + Baton 1 - Choreography 3

 File — Box D030.0029: Series D030.04 [Barcode: U186022513728]
Identifier: D030.04.0029
Abstract

Box contains various materials relating to Gwen Bowen's teaching. Files include Acrobatic and Baton 1-3, Aerobics, Ballet Choreography: Pre-Ballet 1, Ballet Choreography: Pre-Ballet 2, Ballet Choregrapgy Grade 1-4, Ballet Choreography Misc, Ballet Syllabi, Ballet Variations 1-3, Ballroom Choreography 1-3.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 32: Character 1 - Choreography 13

 File — Box D030.0032: Series D030.04 [Barcode: U186022513752]
Identifier: D030.04.0032
Abstract

Box contains various files realting to teaching materials used by the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts. Files include: Character 1 -4, Choreography 1-13.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

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 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 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

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Video Home System (VHS) 3
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Denver (Colo.) 2
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