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[Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1913-1919]
- Date
- 1913 - 1919
- Reference
- Eph-B-DANCE-1913/1919
- Description
Includes programmes and flyers for:
1913:
J C Williamson Ltd. Genee the world's greatest dancer with M Volinin, premier danseur classique & directeur choreographique from the Imperial Opera House, Moscow and the Imperial Russian Ballet, in a magnificent programme, including "Coppelia" ballet in 2 acts. Opera House Wellington, commencing Saturday Oct. 25th [1913]. Brett Printing Co. - 2493. Programme
"Bringing the dance to the Dominion". Article by Jan Bolwell about Adeline Genie's 1913 tour of New Zealand (cutting from unknown periodical ca 1982?)
1914:
Grand dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Town Hall Wellington, Friday August 21, 1914. Programme. Printed by Watkins, Tyer & Tolan Ltd [1914]
Maud Allan and Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. Accompanist Frank St Leger. Programme no. 2. Daily Times print. Verso shows a reproduction of a drawing of Maud Allan by Chas (Charles) Buchel.
Maud Allan and Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. Accompanist Frank St Leger. Programme no. 6. [Otago] Daily Times print, [1914]
1915:
Great dance festival by the pupils of Miss Cecil Hall in aid of our Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Town Hall [Auckland], 13 November 1915. Flyer only
1917:
Patriotic dance recital by Miss Beere and pupils in aid of St John Ambulance Brigade, Red Cross Depot. (With Gynette Kirk, Ronald Crichton, Rene Taylor, Zelda Bailey, Joan Beere, Bob Clementson, Thurza Rogers, Florence Heyworthe, Kathleen O'Brian, Private Thomas O'Carroll, Lynne Edwards). Opera House, 3-4 July 1917. Programme
1918:
A stupendous attraction, "The dancing star", Verna Bain, the phenomenal child dancer of the world. James C Bain, the famous comedian and character impersonator. Wilkinson Print, 26 Durham St., W [Christchurch. 1918]. Promotional flyer
Quantity: 7 programmes and flyers. 1 clipped article.
Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 300 mm.
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- 7 programmes and flyers, 1 clipped article, Ephemera, Photolithographs, Programmes, Booklets, sizes varying under 300 mm.
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J C Williamson Ltd :Genee the world's greatest dancer with M Volinin, premier danseur c...
Date: 1913
From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1913-1919]
Reference: Eph-B-DANCE-1913-01-cover
Description: Programme booklet front cover shows text with a crest of a double-headed eagle at the top. The back cover shows a photograph of the Imperial Russian ballet at the top, and a central oval portrait of Adeline Genee. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on front and back cover spread, 282 x 220 mm.
[J C Williamson Ltd] :Genee - "the very spirit of the dance itself" [Programme inside c...
Date: 1913
From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1913-1919]
Reference: Eph-B-DANCE-1913-01-centre
Description: Double page spread shows a centre circular head and shoulders portrait of the Danish-born ballerina Adeline Genee, superimposed on four full-length photographs of her in various costumes. Comments below each one are: "The lightness of a bubble", "Genee is a sprite, an elf", "She stands alone in the realm of dance", and "Dainty charm and volatile grace". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on centre spread, 282 x 220 mm.
[J C Williamson Ltd] :M Volinin, Russia's famous male dancer [1913]
Date: 1913
From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1913-1919]
Reference: Eph-B-DANCE-1913-01-09
Description: Page spread shows a full length photographic portrait of Russian dancer Volinin, of the Imperial Russian Ballet, together with quotations from reviews appearing in "Theatre" (New York) and the London "Times". Extended Title - From J C Williamson Ltd "Genee - the very spirit of the dance itself" [Programme], page [9. 1913 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on programme page, 282 x 110 mm.
Grand dance recital presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Town Hall Wellington, Friday Augus...
Date: 1914
From: [Programmes for ballet and dance performances in New Zealand. 1913-1919]
By: Watkins, Tyler & Tolan Ltd
Reference: Eph-B-DANCE-1914-01
Description: Programme sheet lists items performed by dance pupils "under the distinguished patronage and in the presence of Their Excellencies the Earl and Countess of Liverpool, in aid of the Lady Liverpool Expeditionary Force Fund. Performers included: Marjorie Dempster, Belle Pearson, Betty Menard, Marie Stringer, Olga Lockwood, Zelda Bailey, Marjorie Wiggs, Molly Madden, Verona Nash, Nancy Beere, Beatrice Holmes, Hazel Hardwicke, Hilda Saunders, Nancy Redstone, Roma Godard, Eila Liardet, Ola Harvey, Lucy Adams, Rona Chapman, Marjorie O'Shea, Thurza Rogers, Ailsa Nelson, Juliet Williams, Hilda Johnston, Jessie Elliot, Molly Peacock, Peggie Reeves, Maisie Russell, Nell Nathan, Jean Plimmer, Eveline Marsh, Marjory Coster, Phyllis Fordham, Vera Phelp, Yvonne Gibson, Patricia Hilton, Phyllis Athya, Marie Empson, Molly Norton, Winnie Wilson, Aileen Morgan, Eva Robinson, Moi Leslie, Zita Chapman, Irene Marsh, Joye Eggers, Hugh Wright. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on sheet 255 x 203 mm.