Scope and Contents
The Programs series contains a number of programs from Hartford Ballet as well as issues of the Magazine of Hartford Ballet.
The Kristen Corman Papers contain materials related to Corman's tenure at Hartford Ballet as a dancer and teacher. Materials include photographs, newspaper clippings, reviews, programs, notes on choreography, teaching materials, tour materials, and good luck notes.
Dates
- 1965 - 2012
- Majority of material found within 1970 - 1990
Conditions Governing Access
The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.
Conditions Governing Use
See Hartford History Center's Collection Use policy. Permission to publish from the Collection must be obtained in writing from the Executive Director of the Hartford History Center, and a copy of the published work may be requested by the Hartford History Center. The Hartford History Center reserves the right to refuse permission to publish, etc. to those who have not complied with its policies. Use of the collections will normally not be permitted for the purpose of promotion of commercial products and services or political campaigns. Hartford History Center at Hartford Public Library reserves the right to limit the number of photographic prints/captures and to restrict the use or reproduction of rare, fragile, or valuable objects.
Biographical / Historical
Hartford Ballet was founded in 1937 and reorganized in 1964. In 1972, Chilean dancer and choreographer Michael Uthoff became artistic director, a role he would hold for 20 years. Performances were given by advanced students in the Hartford School of Ballet as well as professional dancers, who also toured throughout the country. The Hartford Ballet Company closed in 1999 after years of financial difficulties.
Kristen Corman was a dancer in the Company as well as faculty at the School. As a principal dancer, she performed roles such as Juliet opposite Ted Hershey's Romeo, The Young Girl in "The Green Table," and the Snow Queen in "The Nutcracker." She later taught English as an adjunct college professor.
Extent
1.75 Linear Feet (1 large pamphlet box, 2 letter boxes, 1 legal box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains materials related to the Hartford Ballet, including programs and the papers of Kristen Corman, Hartford Ballet Company member and School of Ballet faculty.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into two series: Programs and the Kristen Corman Papers. The Programs series is arranged roughly chronologically, while the Kristen Corman Papers are arranged in the order recieved.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Kristen Corman Papers series: Gift of Kristen Corman, 2012.
Processing Information
Processed and finding aid written by Katie Bushman, July 2026.
- Title
- The Hartford Ballet Collection
- Author
- Katie Bushman
- Date
- July 2026
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hartford History Center Repository
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
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Hartford CT 06103 USA
860.695.6297
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