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Wilcox, Martha

 Person

Biography

Modern dancer and instructor; first person to introduce modern dance in Denver, Colorado

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Children from The Lamont School of Music, University of Denver Dance Department Play Outside, circa 1950

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Identifier: M272.01.0004.00062
Abstract

Children from The Lamont School of Music, University of Denver Dance Department Play Outside in Denver, Colorado. The department was instructed by Vera Sears and directed, during this time by Martha Wilcox.

Dates: circa 1950

Children from The Lamont School of Music, University of Denver Dance Department Play Outside, circa 1950

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Identifier: M272.01.0004.00063
Abstract

Children from The Lamont School of Music, University of Denver Dance Department Play Outside in Denver, Colorado. The department was instructed by Vera Sears and directed, during this time by Martha Wilcox.

Dates: circa 1950

Children from The Lamont School of Music, University of Denver Dance Department Play Outside, circa 1950

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Identifier: M272.01.0004.00064
Abstract

Children from The Lamont School of Music, University of Denver Dance Department Play Outside in Denver, Colorado. The department was instructed by Vera Sears and directed, during this time by Martha Wilcox.

Dates: circa 1950

Dancers from Colorado College Pose for Photograph, circa 1950

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Identifier: M272.01.0004.00052
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Martha Wilcox, Vera Sears, Millie Kaeser and Dulcy Amter Perform ''The Mirthful Marionettes'' at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1950

Hanya Holm Speaks to Students, between 1943-1944

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Identifier: D002.01.0002.0107.00005
Abstract

Dancer, choreographer and dance educator Hanya Holm lectures a group of students outdoors in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Students include: Frances Wessels, Martha Wilcox, Batya Heller, Florita Raup, Louise Metz, Joan Palmer, Vera Sears, and Millie Kaeser.

Dates: between 1943-1944

Hanya Holm Speaks to Students at Colorado College, between 1943-1944

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Identifier: M272.01.0004.00002
Abstract

Dancer, choreographer and dance educator Hanya Holm lectures a group of students outdoors in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Students include: Frances Wessels, Martha Wilcox, Batya Heller, Florita Raup, Louise Metz, Joan Palmer, Vera Sears, and Millie Kaeser.

Dates: between 1943-1944

Martha Wilcox, circa 1930

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Identifier: D002.01.0004.0079.00001
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Martha Wilcox (standing back left), the woman who brought modern dance to Denver, in her studio with students.

Dates: circa 1930

Performance of the Mirthful Marionettes at Colorado College, circa 1950

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Identifier: M272.01.0004.00048
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Martha Wilcox, Vera Sears and Lillian Covillo Perform ''The Mirthful Marionettes'' at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1950

Performance of the Mirthful Marionettes at Colorado College, circa 1950

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Identifier: M272.01.0004.00055
Abstract

Martha Wilcox, Vera Sears and Lillian Covillo Perform ''The Mirthful Marionettes'' at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1950

Vera Sears Poses for Picture, 1951

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Identifier: M272.01.0001.0002.00009
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: 1951

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