Aker, Suzanne 1984-02-17
Suzanne Aker discusses Lubbock’s appreciation for the art of Dance, as well as the Dance program at Texas Tech.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Suzanne Aker
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: February 17, 1984
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Jan Blodgett
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Suzanne Aker,
Professional dancing,
Teaching; Tulsa, Oklahoma,
To Tech,
Development of Tech dance program,
Lubbock Civic Ballet,
Aker's involvement,
Children's Ballet,
Religious dance groups,
Problems of a studio owner in Lubbock,
Decline in students,
Lubbock High dance program,
Students,
Performances,
Schedule,
Students in professional dance,
Tulsa Ballet,
Civic Ballets in the United States,
Potential for professional Ballet in Lubbock,
Lubbock ballet audience,
Lubbock's reception of dance,
Neil Hess,
Dance program at West Texas State,
Amarillo's support of the arts
Tape 1, Side 2:
Tech dance program (again),
Working with High schools,
Working with Music and Theatre Departments
Range Dates: 1938-1984
Bulk Dates: 1963-1972
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