Parker, Freidann
Biography
"Freidann Parker, a founder of the Colorado Ballet, died on Aug. 2 in Denver, where she lived. She was 77. Ms. Parker and Ms. Covillo, whom she met soon after, were unable to find performing jobs, so they opened a dance school in 1951... The company, originally called the Colorado Concert Ballet, grew out of the school 10 years later, and by 1976 had professional status. In 1987 the financially hard-pressed troupe allied with the Tampa Ballet. Tampa's director, Martin Fredmann, moved west in 1997 to direct the Colorado Ballet, though Ms. Parker and Ms. Covillo continued to be involved." Published: August 22, 2002 in New York Times.
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Box 47: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1960-1965
This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann during the beginning years of Colorado Concert Ballet. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos and correspondence.
Box 48: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1966-1968
This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos, correspondence, and wedding invitations.
Box 49: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1969-1972
This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos and correspondence. A folder of unused clippings is included in the box. These clippings were found within the front cover of the scrapbook.
Box 50: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1973
This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos, the CCB Constitution, and correspondence.
Box 51: Colorado Concert Ballet Scrapbook, 1974
This box contains (1) scrapbook compiled by Lillian or Freidann during the beginning years of Colorado Concert Ballet. Coverage includes productions, balletantes, and news coverage on the company or any members. The scrapbook contains clippings, programs, photos and correspondence. A folder with clippings is also included in the box. The clippings were found inside the front cover of the scrapbook.
Box 91: Scrapbook and Memorabilia, 1985-1998
This box contains (1) large scrapbook, (1) poster proclaiming October 1992 as "Hunchback of Notre Dame" month, (1) large sheet with casting photos for Clara in "The Nutcrcker," and memorabilia from Lillian and Freidann. The scrapbook is from 1985-1987 and contains clippings and posters. The memorabilia is a letter, an invitation, and an award from the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation.
Freidann Parker, circa 1950
Freidann Parker poses at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Red Rocks Park in Morrison, Colorado.
Freidann Parker, circa 1950
Freidann Parker poses at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Red Rocks Park in Morrison, Colorado.
Freidann Parker at Red Rocks, between 1950-1959
Freidann Parker poses in silhouetted profile in a white dress at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Red Rocks Park in Morrison, Colorado.
Freidann Parker Modern Dance Photoshoot 3
Black and white photograph of Freidann Parker for the modern dance photoshoot.
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