Chris Kermiet Oral History, 2009
Abstract
Interview with Chris Kermiet conducted by Joan Brown.
Dates
- 2009
Creator
- Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library (Organization)
Digital Repository
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Biographical / Historical
Chris Kermiet is a Denver native. His earliest memories are of the dances in the old Grange Hall on Lookout Mountain where his father, Paul Kermiet, and mother, Pauline Kermiet, ran a summer folk dance camp called Lighted Lantern. Chris studied composition at CU and began attending community dances with his sister Paula. He filled in as a caller one night and have now been calling for over 45 years. He serves as a cuer for contras, Appalachian big circle dances, English country dances, and Celtic ceilidhs. Chris prefers to work with a live band and calls for community dances sponsored by Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD). In 2000, Chris received the Heritage Award/Artist Fellowship from the Colorado Council on the Arts.
Extent
From the File: .25 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents
This series contains audiocassettes, DVDs, transcripts, photos, and biographical information.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good 1 DVD 46:32
Provenance
Gift of the Friends of the Carson Brierly Dance Library, 2004.
General
reformatted digital
Also contains one audio cassette tape recording of the interview.
Creator
- Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository