Lillian Covillo, late 1930s-early 1940s. Photographer: Cesare Morganti. Courtesy of University of Denver Special Collections and Archives, Carson-Brierly Dance Library

For those who love to bask in the romance of eras gone by, you won’t want to miss: “Ballet Struck: Lillian Covillo and Colorado Ballet,” a special exhibit of vintage dance memorabilia on the main level of the Penrose Library at the University of Denver (DU). The free exhibit kicks off in step with National Dance Week, beginning April 22.

Lillian Covillo, late 1930s-early 1940s. Photographer: Cesare Morganti. Courtesy of University of Denver Special Collections and Archives, Carson-Brierly Dance Library.

This exquisite trip down memory lane offers an opportunity to learn about the history of dance in the Rocky Mountain region through programs, clippings, publicity stills, costumes and a 50-year history of the Colorado Ballet. The exhibit also showcases a tribute video to Covillo, who passed away last November. Lillian Covillo was one of the co-founders of Colorado Ballet.

The exhibit reception will be held on May 19 at 7 PM, and will include remarks by Ms. Covillo’s former students and colleagues from the  dance community, as well as light refreshments.

The exhibit is FREE and open to the public during library hours from April 22 – July 1, 2011.

For more information about the exhibit/exhibit reception, the Carson-Brierly Dance Library, or Penrose Library at DU, contact Karen Nozik: (303) 871-3958, karen.nozik@du.edu.

For information about parking near Penrose Library, visit: http://library.du.edu/goodanswers/where-can-i-park-near-the-penrose-library.