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Lynne Taylor-Corbett Oral History, 2009

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Identifier: D009.08.0004.00015

Abstract

Interview with Lynn Taylor-Corbett conducted by Glenn Giffin.

Dates

  • 2009

Creator

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Lynne Taylor-Corbett Oral History

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Biographical / Historical

Lynne Taylor-Corbett began her dance training in Denver, Colorado where she choreographed shows for local schools and danced in Denver Civic Ballet. After high school, Lynne moved to New York to study ballet at the American School of Ballet, Ballet Theatre, and the Joffrey School. She soon joined Alvin Ailey's company. In 1971, she became one of the founder/choreographers of the Theatre Dance Collection. Since 1971, Lynne has choreographed internationally for many ballet companies and choreographed/directed plays and musicals on and off Broadway. Well-known works of hers include: "Footloose," "Great Galloping Gottschalk," "Titanic" Broadway, "Chess" Broadway, and "Swing!." Lynne Taylor-Corbett has choreographed pieces for ballet companies such as Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance, The Atlanta Ballet, and Carolina Ballet.

Extent

From the File: 1 Items : (1) card file box

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains audiocassettes, DVDs, transcripts, photos, and biographical information.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good 1 cassette tape

Custodial History

Gift of the Friends of the Carson Brierly Dance Library, 2004.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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