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 4 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 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.
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