Category: Women in Dance

Pic of the Week: Happy 100 Years, Ginger Rogers!

July 15, 2011

Posted by: Cait Miller

The following is a guest post from Reader Services Technician Melanie Guitreaux.     Today would mark the 100th birthday of Ginger Rogers, a performer who emanated energy and romance and, together with her alluring partner Fred Astaire, struck the film world by storm. The world famous dancing duo dazzled audiences with their spectacular performances …

Posted in: Birthdays, Pic of the Week, Sheet Music, Women in Dance

Happy Birthday Martha Graham!

May 11, 2011

Posted by: Pat Padua

It’s been an especially busy week here in the Music Division, and In the Muse will soon bring you exclusive pictures of last night’s all-star ASCAP concert in the Coolidge Auditorium. But it has come to our attention that Google is paying homage to Martha Graham on her birthday with an animation of  the iconic dancer. …

Posted in: Dance, Special Collections, Women in Dance