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Gwen Bowen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D030

Abstract

Gwen Bowen was a dance instructor in the Denver area who was named a Living Legend of Dance in Colorado by the Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library in 2005. This collection contains magazines, newspaper clipping, costumes, photographs, posters, art, VHS and audio cassette tapes, scrapbooks, and other memorabilia belonging to Gwen Bowen and/or relating to the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts.

Dates

  • 1947-2012

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Gwen Bowen (b. May 29, 1929), was a prominent dance teacher in Denver. She was born and raised in Colorado. Under choreographer Lillian Cushing, Gwen studied dance, but after an injury was forced to retire. Gwen earned a degree in education and opened the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts on Pearl Street in Denver, teaching children, adolescents, and adults over a career that spanned over five decades. "Miss B", as she was known to students and friends,... was also active in the Denver arts community and received numerous awards and commendations during her life. She served on the board of the Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library and was inducted as a Living Legend of Dance in Colorado by the Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library in 2005. Gwen passed away on March 29, 2012.

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Extent

108.0 Linear Feet (102 containers)

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