Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Oral History, 2011

Item

Identifier: D009.10.0003.0011.00001

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Abstract

Interview with Valerie (Bebe) Schweppe conducted by Glenn Giffin.

Dates

2011

Creator

Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library (Organization)

Digital Repository

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Oral History

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Biographical / Historical

In 1996, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Founder Bebe Schweppe invited Tom Mossbrucker and Jean-Philippe Malaty to create a ballet company in Aspen. A unique, multidimensional arts organization developed rapidly from the ballet school Schweppe had established in the Rocky Mountains. In 2000, the Aspen, Colorado-based ballet company forged a dual-city relationship with Santa Fe, New Mexico, broadening its scope and lending crucial revenue diversification. Under... this hybrid business model, a roster of arts activities flourishes year-round in both cities. Performance, education, presentation, and community outreach all join in the mix.