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Young Ballerina
Young ballerina of the Kehl School of Dance poses in her dance costume which was hand-designed by Kehl seamstresses. Satin ribbons tied around the ankles and socks, instead of tights, were the norm...
Learning to Dance
Virginia Lee Kehl, a third generation of the Kehl family involved in dance instruction in Madison, demonstrates a ballet "tendu" to a young dancer in costume.
Virginia Lee Kehl Mackesey
Virginia Lee Kehl Mackesey of the Kehl School of Dance, poses in a ballet move.
Pierre Sidell as a Ballerina
Pierre Sidell poses in a ballet dancing costume and pointe shoes, standing en pointe. The photograph is inscribed, "To my Teacher Leo Kehl. Pierre Sidell".
Ballet Couple
William F. Christensen, one of the famous Christensen brothers, and his professional pupil, Mignon Lee, in a ballet pose. The print is inscribed to "My friend, Leo Kehl."
Dance Instruction
1920
Dance instruction with Stefano Mascagno, noted Italian ballet master. F.W. Kehl was president of the American National Normal School which preceded the Dance Masters of America organization. These ...
