Background
Bowen, Gwen Lorrayne was born on May 9, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Walter Lee and Estermae (Brandfas) Bowen.
choreographer director dance educator
Bowen, Gwen Lorrayne was born on May 9, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Walter Lee and Estermae (Brandfas) Bowen.
Bachelor, University Denver, 1951. Postgraduate, University Denver, 1951—1952.
Teacher dance Lillian Cushing School, Denver, 1945—1949. Teacher Denver Public Schools, 1951—1953. Teacher dance, owner Gwen Bowen School Dance Arts, since 1953.
Artistic director Premiere Dance Arts Company, since 1959, honorary life artistic director, since 1963. Member theatre faculty Metro State College, Denver, 1973. Tech, various organizations including Arts IV Celebration, 1975.
Artistic director Arts for All, Denver.
Member of Colorado Dance Alliance (Lifetime Achievement award 2005), Metro Denver Arts Alliance, Colorado Dance Teachers (vice president 1963-1964), Dance Masters American (life), Dance Educators American (life. Area chairman 1974-1986), Washington Park Community Center, South Central Improvement Association, Soroptimists, Kappa Delta.