Research Catalog

Title

Elinor Fry : a legacy of dance in Richmond / Paul N. Herbert.

Author

Herbert, Paul N.

Publication

Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2013.

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Description

142 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.

Summary

• "In Richmond, no other name is more synonymous withdance than Elinor Fry. Helen Keller, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and author TomWolfe were just some of the people with whom Fry connected in five decades ofdance. From 1920 to 1970, Fry was involved, often accompanied by her belovedstudents, in nearly every major public event in the River City. Performing inan array of venues and photographed twice by National Geographic, Fry was a blend of creativity and businesssavvy and a wonderful role model for thousands of children who learned dance inher studio. Join author and historian Paul Herbert as he celebrates ElinorFry's spirit and exceptional achievements in the world of dance in Richmond"--
• "A biography of Elinor Fry, a famous Richmond dance instructor"--

Subject

• Fry, Elinor, 1903-1984
• Dance teachers > United States > Biography
• Dance > History > Richmond > 20th century
• PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / General

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

I.Our Miss Fry -- Students Who Stayed in Dance -- Peter Meriwether Fry -- II.Learning And Teaching -- Miss Ella Binford's Star Pupil -- Miss Traylor, Miss Boyer: Tray-Boy Studio -- The Studio at 2600 Monument Avenue -- Other Richmond Dance Studios -- Dance Ideas from Foreign Travel -- Mabel Puterbaugh -- New York City -- III.Setting The Stage -- Costumes -- Prices and Programs -- Some Anecdotes -- Very Busy Times -- Comings and Goings -- Annual Christmas Party -- IV.Dance Themes -- Topical and Fads -- Gypsies, Sports, Perfumes and Cards -- Polkas, Boogies, Waltzes and Miss Americas -- Moon, Planets, Stars and Galaxy -- Colonial Minuets and Dress Balls -- Tobacco, Parades, Drill and Military -- V.Frylics -- Edith Lindeman Reviews -- VI.Moments To Remember -- "Mr. Fry" -- Miss Fry Retires.

ISBN

• 9781626191464 (pbk.)
• 1626191468 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2013027071

OCLC

851035214

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library