Douglas Nielsen
Douglas Nielsen studied dance at the California Institute of the Arts in the early 70’s with Donald McKayle, Bella Lewitzky, and Mia Slavenska. He later returned to California to teach at Cal Arts (1997-2000), and California State University, Long Beach (2000-2006)….
Gloria Newman
Gloria Newman (15 July 1926 – 20 June 1992) was a native of New York City. She studied with the major dance pioneers of that period, including Martha Graham, Hanya Holm, Doris Humphrey, Jose Limon, Valerie Bettis, and Charles Weidman….
Yvonne Mounsey
Yvonne Mounsey 1919-2012 Principal Dancer and Inspirational Teacher Yvonne Mounsey came to Los Angeles in 1966 after a achieving success on an international level as a principal dancer. In 1967 she and Rosemary Valaire took over ”Academy West” ballet…
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