Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp: A History of Art in Nature (Landmarks)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1625859279 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Author Dagny McKinley presents the story of America's longest continuously running performing arts camp.. In 1914, Charlotte Perry and Portia Mansfield envisioned a secluded institution nestled in the mountains, where art and nature could intersect. In addition to training thousands of pointed toes and arched feet, the school showcased equestrian jumping and performed plays by masters, including Shakespeare, García Lorca and Tennessee Williams. The theater program eventually attracted budding actors like Julie Harris, Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Biel. By the 1920s, their remote Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp in Steamboat Springs was serving as a hub for top dancers such as José Limon and Harriette Ann Gray to hone their craft
. The inspiration for this book began when McKinley saw an image of Portia Mansfield and Charlotte Perry dancing. Four years and hundreds of pages of research later, this book was written. Dagny McKinley has an MFA from Naropa University and a BA from the University of Western Ontario. She has lived in Steamboat Springs for twelve years, where her writings and research have focused on local histories as well as fiction set in nature. The women appeared
The women appeared to be filled with such joy she felt pulled to find out more about them. She has lived in Steamboat Springs for twelve years, where her writings and research have focused on local histories as well as fiction set in nature. Four years and hundreds of pages of research later, this book was written. About the Author Dagny McKinley has an MFA from Naropa University and a BA from the University of Western Ontario. . The inspiration for this book began when McKinley saw an image of Portia Mansfield and Charlotte Perry dancing