Author Archives: Meredith
David Adams Part 5: 1961 – 1964
David Adams Biographical Research Project 1961 – 1964 Contents 1961 – 64 1) Summer of 1961 – making new connections in London 2) September 7, 1961 – debut with London’s Festival Ballet 3) Personalities, Impressions 4) Early Roles with Festival Ballet … Continue reading
David Adams Part 4: 1951 – 1961
David Adams Biographical Research Project 1951 – 1961 Contents 1951 – 1961 1. Permanent move to Toronto – Promenade Concerts 2. Preparation for Premiere Performance of The Canadian National Ballet 3. Debut of Canadian National Ballet – November, 1951 at the … Continue reading
David Adams Part 3: 1948 – 1951
David Adams Biographical Research Project 1948 – 1951 Contents 1948 – 1951 1. October 3, 1948 – warm welcome upon arrival in Canada: 2. Staging the Classics – teaching and rehearsing with the Winnipeg Ballet 3. November, 1949 – tour of … Continue reading
David Adams Part 2: 1946 – 1948
David Adams Biographical Research Project 1946 – 1948 Contents 1946 – 1948 1. April 1946 – Acceptance into Sadler’s Wells Ballet School, London England 2. September 26, 1946, Set sail for England on The Aquitania. 3. Began course of studies at … Continue reading
David Adams Part 1: 1938 – 1946
David Adams Ballet dancing life long carreer started at an early age in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1938. Continue reading
David Adams Family – 1940’s
He would move from being in the Junior Ballet Club to being a touring member of the Winnipeg Ballet. When the opportunity presented itself, he would spend two years in London, England, and work with three different ballet companies. The expectation of military service forced his premature return to Canada. By the end of the 1940s’, he would leave the family nest completely to pursue his chosen profession. Continue reading
David Adams Family – 1930’s
DAVID ADAMS FAMILY HISTORY 1930s In January of 1930, David was just 2 years old, and having mobility problems due to rickets. The family consisted of Stella, Charlie, older sister Joy, and himself. Joan would arrive in 1931, … Continue reading
David Adams Family – Pre-1900’s
DAVID ADAMS FAMILY HISTORY PRE 1900s This is, I believe, the oldest family picture that I am aware of. I don’t know which family is involved, but it is an interesting insight on what seems to be a … Continue reading
David Adams Family – 1920’s
DAVID ADAMS FAMILY HISTORY 1920s 1920s OVERVIEW World War 1 had ended, and the Mozley family had lost both husband and father when Walter Harrison Mozley remained in Alberta as a potato farmer, never to return … Continue reading
David Adams Family 1900 – 1920
DAVID ADAMS FAMILY HISTORY 1900 – 1920 INTRODUCTION 1900 – 1920 In 1900, all four families, Adams, Finch, Mozley and Lewis lived in or near London, England. By now, Walter Harrison Mozley had married Maude … Continue reading