[Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Date
1910 - 1919
Reference
Eph-A-DANCE-1910s
Description

Includes programmes for:

1913: J C Williamson Ltd presents Adeline Genee, Alexander Volinin and the Imperial Russian Ballet. Opera House Wellington, 25 October 1913. Programme (2 copies, one with green cover, one with pink cover)

1913: J C Williamson Ltd presents Adeline Genee, Alexander Volinin and the Imperial Russian Ballet in "Les sylphides", "Divertissements" [and] "Coppelia". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 3 November [1913]. Programme

1913: Grand dance recital by a wonderful coterie of child dancers under the direction of Miss Estelle Beere. [December 1913]. Programme / flyer

1914: Grand dance carnival by pupils of Miss Cecil Hall, and patriotic tableaux. Belgian Relief Fund. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 7 November 1914. Programme

1914: Miss Daphne Knight's pupils Dance recital in aid of the Huntly Relief Fund. [Auckland] Town Hall, 5 October [1914]. Programme

1914: Maud Allan and Leo, Jan, Mischell Cherniavsky. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 April 1914. Programme (2 copies)

1914: Grand Opera House. Maud Allan and her Company including Leo, Jan, Mischel Cherniavsky. Commencing Monday April 27th for six nights only. Programme

1914: Maud Allan and Leo, Jan, Mischell Cherniavsky. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 6 June 1914. Programme

1914: His Majesty's Theatre for sic nights only, commencing Monday 1 June [1914]. Maud Allan and her Company including Leo, Jan, Mischel Cherniavsky. Promotional booklet (possibly in Australia)

1915: Dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington, 6 December 1915. Programme (2 copies)

1915: Miss G M Campbell and her pupils in a dance recital. Accompanists Mr & Mrs Frank Johnstone and Mr Harry Ellwood. Grand Opera House, 15 September 1915. Programme (2 copies)

1916?: Miss Cecil Hall. Great dance carnival. His Majesty's Theatre Friday 27 October [1916?]. Programme

1916: Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House, 20-21 October 1916. Programme (2 copies)

1916: Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House, 6 November 1916. Programme

1916: Miss Daphne Knight's grand dance recital in aid of Serbian Fund. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 17-18 1916. Programme

1917: Grand request Red Cross dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House, 25 and 27 August 1917. Programme (2 copies)

1917: Miss Daphne Knight's magnificent ballet extravaganza "Bluebell's banishment from Fairyland". Women's Mutual Aid Society in aid of the Soldiers' Comfort Fund. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 20-22 September [1917]. Programme

1917: "A trip with the Brownies" (a dance fantasia), by Miss Dorothy Saunders' pupils. Proceeds in aid of the Fresh Air Fund and the Blind Soldiers' Fund. Music by the South Wellington Orchestra. [Town Hall Concert Chamber], 16-17 November [1917]. Programme

1918: Grand dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Friday in aid of Red Cross funds. Grand Opera House Wellington. [11-12 October] 1918. Programme

1918: Souvenir of the Daphne Knight dance recital. H.M. Theatre, 14-18 Sept., 1918. Programme

1919: Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke's Dance recital. Break-up of classes for 1919 season, in aid of Wellington Nurses' Club. 15 November 1919. Programme

1919: Miss Daphne Knight and her pupils present the dance fantasy "Gwenwyn of the lonely tower", libretto by Hector Bolitho. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 18-20 September 1919. Programme

1919: Dance recital by the pupils of Miss Dorothy Saunders. Concert Chamber Town Hall [Wellington], 30 October 1919. Programme

Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

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Grand Opera House, Wellington :Dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere in aid of ...

Date: 1915

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1915-01

Description: Programme booklet for a dance recital entitled "Childhood's dream of fairyland". Performers included: Dorothy Herbert, Marjorie Wiggs, Jean and Henrietta Leckie, Ailsa Nelson, Margaret Herbert, Cara Chapman, Baby Bailey, Aileen Waddell, Doris Symes, Rita Fox, Zita Adams, Kathleen O'Brian, Rita McGee, Effie Pearce, Fanny Eccles, Belle Pearson, Reina Lemmon, Betty Hyams, Moyra Low, Maru Pike, Valerie Beere, Rona Chapman, Roma Goddard, Freda Smith, May McLean, Agnes Elliott, Kitty Harte, Linda Reid, Ngaire Lemmon, Phyllis Batten, Muriel Mountier, Docie Eccles, Joyce Young, Molly Madden, Doris Organ, Elma Levy, Kathleen Haire, Billy Leckie, Gordon Bridson, Lorna Snow, W Carney, Larma Bevan, Lorna Trengrove, Olga Lockward, Mr T O'Carroll, Thurza Rogers, Frances Parker, Beatrice Holmes, Zita Chapman, Marjory Reid, Valmai Gore, Gyneth [sic] Kirk, Elodie Marmont, Eileen Malcomson, Winsome Simons, Lynn Edwards, Rangi Winstanley, Nancy Redstone, Marie Stringer, Yvonne Gibson, Eileen Waddel, Lorna Trengrove. The programme contains advertisements for many Wellington businesses including Chas Begg & Company, John Broadwood & Sons, Victoria Laundry, Radford & Company, Columbia Grapho-phones at Bannatyne & Hunter Ltd, Dunlop Tyres, M Heinemann (jeweller), Usher's Extra Green Stripe Whisky, E T Taylor (liquor store), Lawrence & Hansen Electrical Company, Mrs Graham (hair and toilet specialist, Phoenix Aerated Water Company, Reston & Company wine & spirit merchants, Government Tourist Bureau, W N Tucker (jeweller), Dog's Head Guiness, Madame Jean (beauty culture), Red Band Ale, Magnus Sanderson & Company (motor vehicles), NZ Railways, Mrs Hullen (hair removal), Desert Gold tea, National Mutual Life, "Talkeries", D S Patrick & Company (ladies and children's wear), A E M Rowland (jeweller), A & T Burt (electric lights), J E Fitzgerald (motor vehicles), Judah & Company (tailors), J J Curtis (transport and removal), Albert Hotel, Colonial Motor Company, Black & White Whisky, Guardian Assurance Company, G W Hean (Wanganui pharmacy), Havelock Tobacco. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 20 pages, each 247 x 94 mm.

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Photographer unknown :Miss Maud Allan. [1914]

Date: 1914

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1914-01-09

Description: Shows the barefoot dancer Maud Allan, in classical Greek robes, sprigs of flowers tied at her waist and shoulder, with her arms upraised ecstatically. Extended Title - in, Grand Opera House programme for her concert, Monday April 27, 1914. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 245 x 187 mm.

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Grand Opera House Wellington. Season 1914. Maud Allan. [Programme cover].

Date: 1914

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1914-02-cover

Description: Top half shows a statuette of a dancing woman. Bottom half advertises Chas Begg & Co Ltd, the Home of Good Pianos. Extended Title - in, Grand Opera House programme for her concert, Monday April 27, 1914. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on pink cover of programme.. Physical Description: Offset print, on cover 241 x 90 mm.

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[Grand Opera House, Wellington] :Desert G[old]. Programme [page] 6 [1917]

Date: 1917

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1917-01-06

Description: Programme page for a dance recital featuring pupils of Estelle Beere and others. Items include: "Cupid's Garden" (a fantasy), Movement de Valse, "Irish Eyes are Blue", Dying Swan, Danse characteristique, The Spirit of the Dance, Miniature de Ballet, Butterfly Ball, Les Pierrots joyeux, The gypsy beggar, Air-de-Ballet, "Lancashire Lass". Part of a banner headline advertisement for Desert Gold tea is at the top of the page. Extended Title - From Grand Opera House, Wellington. "Grand request Red Cross dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere ..." 1917, page 6 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on page, 247 x 92 mm.

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Belgian Relief Fund programme. Grand dance carnival and patriotic tableaux. His Majesty...

Date: 1914

From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1910-1919]

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1914-03-front

Description: Front cover of concert programme shows text superimposed on the flag of Belgium. At top and bottom are advertisements for New Zealand Insurance, and for Kolynos toothpaste. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on cover of programme booklet, 248 x 189 mm.

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