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Bethune Theatredanse records, 1957-2012
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Description
Materials related to the history and operations of the Bethune Theatredanse dance compnay, and its arts education program Infinite Dreams (formerly known as Dance Outreach), both founded by Zina Bethune. Includes administrative and fundraising records, clippings, photographs, and audio-visual materials documenting Bethune Theatredanse's multi-media productions as well as Dance Outreach activities.
Background
Zina Bianca Bethune was born in New York City on February 17, 1945, the daughter of Ivy (Vigder) and William Charles Bethune. She started formal ballet training at George Balanchine’s School of American Ballet at six years old. By the age of 14, Bethune was dancing with the New York City Ballet while simultaneously working as an actor, appearing in a variety of television series and movies. Alongside Harvey Keitel, she starred in Martin Scorsese’s first feature film, Who’s That Knocking at My Door, released in 1967. She also reached a wide audience via her role on the CBS TV series The Nurses from 1962-1965. Bethune continued her parallel acting and dancing careers the rest of her life, appearing in several television film and Broadway productions throughout the 1970s-1990s.
Extent
44.8 linear ft. (17 document boxes, 36 record cartons, and 2 oversize flat boxes)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.