Dayton Ballet
Organization
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Dayton Ballet Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-48
Abstract
Records consist of organizational papers, annual reports, financial records, and performance programs for two early dance groups that predated the Dayton Ballet Company. Dayton Ballet Company records start in 1958 and include a constitution, minutes of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, officers and membership lists, annual reports, newsletters, financial records, an extensive collection of performance records and programs, correspondence, records of the Friends of the Dayton...
Dates:
1907-1998
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Operation Records (MS-664)
Collection
Identifier: MS-664
Abstract
The collection contains the records of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, an entity which was formed in 2012 to merge the management and business operations for three of Dayton's large performing arts organizations: the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Ballet, and Dayton Opera.
Dates:
2009 - 2019
Found in:
Special Collections
Josephine Schwarz Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-218
Abstract
The Josephine Schwarz Papers consist of a collection of the personal correspondence, photographs, writings, and memorabilia of Josephine and, to a lesser extent, the personal papers of her sister Hermene Schwarz. The collection encompasses a wide range of topics, including the Schwarz School of Dance, the Dayton Ballet, correspondence concerning dance and ballet-related issues, personal correspondence with family, friends, and students, her journals, diaries, and scrapbooks, ballet and...
Dates:
1876-2004
Found in:
Special Collections
Stuart Sebastian Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-252
Abstract
Sebastian, a dancer and nationally known choreographer, was the Artistic Director of the Dayton Ballet Company during the 1980s. His papers include correspondence, both personal and professional from colleagues in the dance world, Dayton Ballet administrative materials and performance records, photographs, clippings, materials pertaining to his dance teaching activities, and personal items including diplomas and school papers.
Dates:
1966-1991
Found in:
Special Collections
Joyce Wolfe Papers (MS-591)
Collection
Identifier: MS-591
Abstract
Joyce Wolfe was one of the first students of Josephine Schwarz. She maintained correspondence with her teacher afterwards and eventually began collecting papers related to her.
Josephine Schwarz was considered a pioneer of dance in Dayton, starting with the Schwarz School of Dance, which she founded in Dayton with her sister Hermene.
The collection mostly contains newspaper clippings, letters, and cards. It also includes a number of photos and photocopies of drawings as well as a scrapbook...
Dates:
1945 - 2004
Found in:
Special Collections
