Gloria Kubel Papers

Collection

Identifier: D094

Staff Only

Abstract

This collection contains notes and materials Gloria used in her education courses at The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver (OLLI). The collection also contains materials for Gloria's presentations and notes collected from dance-related books.

Dates

Other: 1994-2017

Creator

Kubel, Gloria S., 1933- (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

Gloria Kubel received a BA in Education from Sarah Lawrence College and a MA in Dance from the University of Colorado-Boulder. She studied ballet growing up in New York City and studied modern dance with Martha Graham, Hanya Holm, Erick Hawkins, Alwin Nikolais, and Murray Louis. She taught modern dance in Denver for over twenty years and directed a small company of dancers. Gloria created a movemnet-discussion support group for women after breast cancer and taught dance-exercise, tai-chi movement meditation, and history of dance classes until 2017. Gloria taught at The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver (OLLI). Gloria passed in November 2017.

Extent

4.25 Linear Feet (2 containers)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

This collection contains handwritten notes, handouts, syllabi, clippings, presentation materials, and VHS tapes.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Related Materials

Gloria Kubel is a 2007 Living Legends of Dance. Her interview has been placed in: Friends of Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library 'Living Legends of Dance' Oral Histories (D009.06.0002.0018).