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Michelle O'Bryan Hamel Oral History, 2009

 Item
Identifier: D009.08.0004.00012

Abstract

Interview with Michelle O'Bryan Hamel conducted by Glenn Giffin.

Dates

  • 2009

Creator

Digital Repository

Michelle O'Bryan Hamel Oral History

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Biographical / Historical

Michelle O'Bryan Hamel had her first dance ballet class at 5 years old, and continued to study with Lillian Cushing through high school. In 1959, Michelle auditioned for the Metropolitan Denver Civic Ballet. There she started as a solist and understudy, being able to perform as prima ballerina in the first production of "Coppelia." She became the company's prima ballerina until the company folded in 1979. During her time there, she earned her bachelors from the University of Denver and taught at the Denver Civic Ballet Academy. Michelle has taught ballet throughout Denver including time at her own studio and then head of the academy of David Taylor Dance Theatre. She now teaches at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance.

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 2 cassette tapes

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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