The 1959-1960 Borovansky Ballet, Giselle and Graduation Ball

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Event The 1959-1960 Borovansky Ballet, Giselle and Graduation Ball
Venue Empire Theatre (1927-1960), Sydney, NSW
Umbrella Event J C Williamson Theatres Ltd
First Date 19 February 1960
Opening Date 19 February 1960
Last Date 9 March 1960
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description First programme under the direction of new artistic director Peggy van Praagh,forerunner of the Australian Ballet. Two ballets, Giselle and Graduation Ball.
NB Edoaurd Borovansky died a week into this 1959-1960 season.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Ballet
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Harald Bowden Administrator
Clarence Hansen Administrator
F S Tait Administrator
Nevin Tait Administrator
Peggy van Praagh Artistic Director
Harcourt Algeranoff Ballet Master/Mistress
Leon Kellaway Ballet Master/Mistress
Lev Ivanov Choreographer
David Lichine Choreographer
Iovanka Biegovic Dancer
Frank Bourman Dancer
Kathleen Gorham Dancer
Paul Grinwis Dancer
Christiane Hubert Dancer
Marilyn Jones Dancer
Robert Pomie Dancer
Garth Welch Dancer
Leo Packer Musical Director
Cecil Newman Scenic Artist
George Kenyon Set Designer
William Akers Stage Director
Wynne Austin Stage Manager
Kevin Miller Wardrobe Master/Mistress
Resources
Works
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 71267
Dataset AusStage