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Photograph of dancers at the Lido, Paris (Fr.), 1981
Date
1981
Archival Collection
Description
A photograph of a scene from "Panache," a production staged by Donn Arden at the Lido in Paris during 1981. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate costumes, and the audience looks on as they perform. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Photograph of dancers at Nevada Dance Theatre, circa 1970s-1980s
Date
1970 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
Dancers of the Nevada Dance Theatre.
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Photograph of dancers at the Lido, Paris (Fr.), 1955
Date
1955
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of a scene from "Fantasia Tropical" (Tropical Fantasy), a production staged by Donn Arden at the Lido in Paris in 1955. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate headdresses and minimal costumes. The photograph is taken from above the performance stage. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Slide of ballet dancers, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1982
Date
1982
Archival Collection
Description
UNLV ballet dancers rehearsing in the dance studio.
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Photograph of Donn Arden and dancers on stage, 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Donn Arden (second from right) rehearsing new choreography with two of his dancers. The creator of this image is Soibelman Commercial Photography.
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Photograph of dancers at the Lido, Paris (Fr.), 1951
Date
1951
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph shows a scene from "Rendez-Vous", a production staged by Donn Arden at the Lido in Paris in 1951. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate headdresses and costumes, and the audience looks on as they perform. Street Address: 178 Rue de Chateau
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Photograph of dancers at the Moulin Rouge, Hollywood (Calif.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A promotional photo of a pair of dancers in Donn Arden's "Paris Toujours" that was staged at the Moulin Rouge in Hollywood, California some time in the 1950s. Both dancers are in full costume, and the woman is seated with the man standing behind her, holding his top hat. Site Name: Moulin Rouge (Hollywood, Calif.)
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Photograph of dancers at the Lido, Paris (Fr.), 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of the Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen, in costumes worn at a production at the Lido, in Paris during the 1960s. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate headdresses and costumes, and are looking backwards toward the camera. The Kessler sisters were very famous twin sisters from Germany, known for their singing, dancing, and acting. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Photograph of Donn Arden with dancer and costumers, 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Donn Arden, holding a costume sketch, examines the fringed, short-skirted two-piece costume worn by a dancer backstage. A costume mistress measures the dancer's skirt with a tape measure. An unidentifed man holding a length of fabric is seen on the right.
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Photographs of Donn Arden's dancers performing, 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Ten photographs of Donn Arden's dancers, either singly or in small groups, performing onstage. Credit for creating the image goes to Soibelman Commercial Photography.
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