new collection; needs cat rec updated
This collection is arranged in 2 series:
Series 1: Materials From Danilova
Series 2: Biographical Articles About Danilova
TRI.2015.0042: Purchase, 2015 July; TRI.2016.0060: Purchase, 2016 July
[identification of item], Withers and Kokich Family Collection on Alexandra Danilova, SPEC.TRI.WKD, Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute, Ohio State University
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Alexandra Danilova (1904-1997) was born in Russia, where she began studying ballet as a child. She started her ballet career at the Imperial School of Ballet in Saint Petersburg. In 1938, Danilova became a prima ballerina with Serge Denham's Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, and began touring mainly in the United States. Danilova married Kazimir Kokich, also a dancer with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, on February 14, 1941 in Los Angeles. Their marriage ended in 1942, but Danilova remained a lifelong friend of Kokich, and later his wife, Iva Withers, and their family. Danilova worked with the Ballet Russe until 1951. From 1964 to 1989, she taught ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York City. Danilova was known to many in the ballet community by her nickname, “Choura.”
The Withers and Kokich Family Collection on Alexandra Danilova contains Danilova's personal belongings, such as correspondence; a book signed by Alicia Markova; materials used in dance classes; artifacts; and photographs of theater productions, Danilova's travels, and her personal life. Also included in the collection are materials about Danilova, such as articles in dance magazines. The materials were brought together by the Iva Withers and Kazimir Kokich family.
This series contains materials from the personal life, travels, and dance career of Alexandra Danilova. Materials include correspondence, including a letter from Olga Spessetsiva, a book signed by Alicia Markova, dance instructions, and photographs. The series also contains several artifacts, including a make-up table cover embroidered with Danilova’s likeness. Materials are arranged alphabetically by folder titles that are based on topics or format descriptions.
This series contains magazines that feature Alexandra Danilova in an article. Some of the articles have hand-written notes in the margins. Materials are arranged chronologically.