Ballet Arts Theatre Records

Collection

Identifier: D124

Staff Only

Abstract

First established in 1959, the nonprofit Ballet Arts Theatre was first led by Larry Boyette and later reorganized by Paul Noel Fiorino in 1993. Both dancers, this organization trained, educated, and entertained the greater Denver, CO community, often through performances directed by Fiorino. The box contains promotional, photographical, and historical items of Ballet Arts Theatre from 1993-2008.

Dates

1993-2008

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Larry Boyette founded the Denver-based arts organization Ballet Arts Theatre in 1959. The organization has gone through many changes, with previous names including American Ballet Theatre School, Ballet Arts Foundation, and Foundation for Public Education in Ballet Arts. Under artistic director Paul Noel Fiorino, Ballet Arts Theatre developed the organization Deafinite Motion for deaf and hard-of-hearing performers. Ballet Arts Theatre regularly partnered with community organizations like Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. Under Fiorino, the organization steadily increased access to both entertainment and education of ballet through sponsoring individual and group tickets, as well as performaning across the Rocky Mountain area with shows like Nutracker and Ferdinand The Bull.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet ((1) item)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

The box contains promotional, photographical, and historical items of Ballet Arts Theatre from 1993-2008. This non-profit was reorganized by Paul Noel Fiorino in 1993, so very few materials are from the previous director, Larry Boyette. Most of the materials are brochures from performances, as well as newspaper clippings from community events and partnerships, such as Cleo Parker Robinson. Personal thank you notes, a few color photographs, and annual reports are included. Most items are stamped with dates and printed.