Ballet dancers - New Zealand

Date: 1936-1937, 1953-2017

By: Royal New Zealand Ballet

Reference: MS-Group-1156

Description: Files include correspondence, financial records, contract agreements, reports, technical specification plans, music scores, sound recordings, biographical details, printed material, photographs, ephemera, and bound volumes of media files comprising photocopies and printouts of reviews and press/media pieces. Source of title - Supplied The New Zealand Ballet Company was founded by Poul Rudolph Gnatt in 1953. Gnatt was the first Artistic Director of the Ballet from 1953 to 1962. The Company received a charter from the Queen in 1984 and became the Royal New Zealand Ballet. In 1998 the company moved into its own premises adjacent to the St James Theatre in Wellington. Quantity: 26 box(es) 280 folders. 128 10" reel(s). 91 7" reel(s). 46 5" reel(s). 25 folder(s). 15 volume(s). 3 compact disc(s). 6.12 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Manuscripts, printed matter, photographs, ephemera, and sound recordings. Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - 77 posters - To Ephemera Collection - 66 performance programmes - To Photographic Archive - See photographs in PAColl-8294.

Date: 2020-2021

By: National Dance Archive of New Zealand; Pringle, Lyne, active 1980-2000s

Reference: OHColl-1630

Description: Four interviews with senior women in the New Zealand dance industry. The interviews were commissioned by the National Dance Archive of New Zealand Ngā Kaitiaki Taonga Kanikani o Aotearoa and conducted by Lyne Pringle between 2020 and 2021. The interviewees were Jenny Stevenson, Jamie Bull, Shona McCullagh, and Carla Van Zon. Title supplied by Library. Earlier interviews by the National Dance Archive of New Zealand are described at OHColl-0208. Quantity: 4 Interview(s). 34 digital sound recording(s). 10 Electronic document(s). 4 printed abstract(s) include recording agreement forms. 1 folder(s) biographical information forms. 1 folder(s) project report. Search dates: 2021

Date: 1982-[1987]

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PA12-5845

Description: Photographs taken of people at the Newtown Festival, Wellington, 1982. Dancers at the Hawke's Bay Summer School. Quantity: 19 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [1990s-2000s]

From: Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd: Papers and records

Reference: PAColl-10606-08-08

Description: Ten colour photographs of Kirkcaldie's Christmas Parade floats and ballet dancers, including young ballet students, in costume. Date, subjects and photographer unknown. Quantity: 10 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1955. [ca 1972]

From: Woods, Keith, 1928-1997 :Photographs relating to dance in New Zealand

Reference: PA12-7119

Description: The face of mime artist, Carol Waugh. New Zealand ballet dancer, Gloria Young, 1955. Views of Thailand probably 1972. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1975-1987

By: Mullen, R Jill, active 1982-2018

Reference: fMS-Papers-11442

Description: Folder comprises letter from Harry Haythorne to Miss R J Mullen in 1982 relating to the New Zealand Ballet's production of Giselle (with programme). A Russian Ballet (Moscow Theatre) programme annotated by Galina Wassilieva (1975). Also newspaper cuttings relating to Galina Wassilieva's ballet school in Wellington. Source of title - Supplied by Library Mullen has a lifelong interest in ballet in New Zealand Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript & printed material Transfers: From Ephemera Collection - One folder of papers relating to ballet in New Zealand (PR-12-0438).

Date: 28 September 1983

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PA12-5733

Description: Photographs of dancers performing the ballet `Solstice' by American composer, Lou Harrison. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [ca 1995-1999]

By: New Zealand School of Dance Supporters' Club Inc

Reference: MS-Group-2027

Description: Collection comprises constitution, correspondence, biographical details about dancers, dance programmes and other items of ephemera relating to New Zealand School of Dance Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed material Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms I Witkowski, Wellington, Oct 2011 Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts Section, transfers made from there. - To Photographic Archive - Loose photographs of dancers.

Date: [ca 1926-1959]

From: Grant, Alexander Marshall, 1925-2011 :Photographs relating to Grant's career as a dancer

Reference: PAColl-9961-1

Description: Photographs of Alexander Grant. These include - Baby photographs. Alexander Grant in theatrical productions in Wellington from about the age of six to about the age of 20. Publicity photographs of Grant at about the age of 20. Photographs of Grant as a ballet dancer with Rowena Jackson, ca 1959. Quantity: 35 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1968-2012

From: Shennan, Jennifer, 1945-: Papers and recordings

Reference: Series-6229

Description: Set of materials relating to Jennifer Shennan's interest and work in the New Zealand dance scene, in particular her work in documenting and collecting the history and development of ballet and modern dance practice, and the prominent individuals and dance companies of New Zealand. Includes items on European dancers and dance companies who were influential in the devleopment of dance in New Zealadn through their association with New Zealand individuals and/or companies; or tours of New Zealand. Also includes notes relating to her collected audiovidual recordings. Quantity: 12 videocassette(s). 3 folder(s). 38 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 C120 cassette(s). Physical Description: Loose papers, drafts, and audiovisual recordings

Date: [ca 1926]

From: National Dance Archive of New Zealand: Photographs

By: S P Andrew Ltd

Reference: PAColl-10669-1

Description: Three black and white photographic portraits of Anna Pavlova in various costumes, from the time of her performances in New Zealand, in 1926. Includes portrait signed S P Andrew, and a portrait with "Andrew Studio N.Z. Protected" imprint. Photographer identified based on similarity to negatives held at ATL 1/1-019130 and ATL 1/1-019170-F. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic prints.

Date: 2019

By: Atamira Dance Collective; Footnote Dance Company; Hannah Playhouse; Mary Rodgers Dance Academy

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-2019

Description: Comprises programmes and fliers for ballet and dance performances from 2019, including: 'Mary Rodgers Dance Academy Presents ... 2019 Annual Production', Town Hall, Lower Hutt, 7 December 2019 (with Susanne Nolden in the role of Red Riding Hood). 'The Clearing', by Ross McCormack, Footnote New Zealand Dance, 2019. 'Pōhutu', Hannah Playhouse Wellington, 6-8 June [2019]. 'Onepū', Atamira Dance Company, [2019], (featuring a score composed by Paddy Free and Ariana Tikao). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 5 pieces of ephemera.

Date: 1958

From: Morris, Lynette, active 1957-2016: Papers and photographs relating to ballet dancing in Wellington

By: Pascoe, C W, active 1960s

Reference: PAColl-10492

Description: Collection of five black and white photographic prints featuring ballet dancers in costume. - Group portrait of nine female and one male ballet dancer with a female teacher, wearing traditional ballet uniforms and competition numbers pinned on front. Photograph by 'Evening Post, Wellington', dated August 1958. - Group portrait of ballet dancers on stage in costume, inscribed "W[ellin]gt[o]n City Ballet Orchestral Suite". Photograph by "C. W. Pascoe", no date [circa 1950s] - Portrait of two young female ballet dancers posing in costume, inscribed "1958 Competitions 'Slavonic' Partner Alison Peddie", and "Marks: 70 Aged 13", photographer unknown. - Portrait of female ballet dancer in costume. - Portrait of female ballet dancer in costume. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white photographic prints.

Date: 11 March 1960; 1950s-1960s

From: Morris, Lynette, active 1957-2016: Papers and photographs relating to ballet dancing in Wellington

Reference: MS-Papers-12093-2

Description: Collection of undated newspaper clippings mostly relating to ballet dancers and productions by Wellington City Ballet, including the premiere of 'Children of the Mist' (1960). Also illustrated newspaper article of the wedding of Leigh Carol Brewer. Includes article "Ballet Premiere in Wellington", 'New Zealand Listener', 11 March 1960. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Newspaper clippings.

Date: [ca 1961]

From: Royal New Zealand Ballet :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8294

Description: Photograph of a New Zealand Ballet Company production, possibly Do-Wack-a-Do, taken ca 1960s by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 17 x 11.5 cm Provenance: Gifted to RNZB by Arthur Turnbull Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-8192-1 : Arthur Turnbull - Correspondence.

Date: 1959-1988

From: Franchi, Dorothea Anne, 1920-2003 : Papers and sound recordings

Reference: fMS-Papers-8360-75

Description: Programmes and some reviews of ballet and musical performances by New Zealand and overseas artists and companies. Franchi was involved with some of these productions which include productions of her ballet `Do-wack-a-do' in 1961 and 1988. Included in the booklet`The New Zealand ballet : the first twenty-five years' is a photograph of the original cast of `Do-wack-a-do'. There are several New Zealanders in the programme of the Sadler's Wells Company. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1973-[ca1984]

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PAColl-9090-01

Description: Ballet dancers including portraits of award students of the National School of Ballet. Ballet master classes taken by visiting dancers. New York choreographer, Laura Dean. Dance productions which include dancer and choreographer, Paul Jendon. Dancers and others associated with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, including John Trimmer and Jaqui Trimmer. Photographs taken during performances by students of the New Zealand School of Dance. Elizabeth Vaneveld, director of the Whangarei Community Arts Centre. Quantity: 86 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1950s]

From: Woods, Keith, 1928-1997 :Photographs relating to dance in New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-9356-9

Description: Dancers, ballets and other theatrical productions. These include - Poul Gnatt making props for the New Zealand Ballet Company in his backyard. Poul Gnatt and Dawne Macfarlane in La Sylphide. Jan Fraser, international entertainer. Unidentified ballet dancers. Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1950-1965

From: Woods, Keith, 1928-1997 :Photographs relating to dance in New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-9356-7

Description: Actors, dancers, ballets and other theatrical productions. These include - Mother Goose at His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, 1950. Our Miss Gibbs, His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, 1953. Ballet Peter and the Wolf. Ballet Popular pastimes, 1956. Play, Ping Pong, 1965. Portraits of New Zealand ballet dancers Tara Neville, Marion Newman, and Joyce Quealy. Joan Pass associated with Kalnin's Ballet that toured in New Zealand in 1960. A woman (probably Rosalind Tong) demonstrating mime. Quantity: 65 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1980-1987]

From: Creative New Zealand: Collections relating to the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and Creative NZ

Reference: PA12-5846

Description: Dancers at the Hawke's Bay Summer School. Quantity: 15 colour original transparency/ies.