James E. Neufeld

Background

James Neufeld was born on December 9, 1944, in Niagara-on- the-Lake, Ontario, Canada to George and Alexandra (Janzen) Neufeld.

Education

Neufeld studied at the University of Toronto and graduated as a bachelor with honors in 1967. He went to the United States to continues his education at the University of Chicago and became a Master of Arts in 1969. In 1974 he became a Doctor of Philosophy after graduation from the University of Chicago.

Career

James Neufeld was a professor of English literature at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario since 1972. He was also a principal of Catharine Parr Traill College in 1982-1987, and then a vice president for university services in 1990-1995. He is also a performer in dramatic and musical presentations and an active participant in local arts organizations.

James Neufeld has also written several books about the history of performance, dance and music in Canada.

Achievements

• James Neufeld is an outstanding specialist in the sphere of English literature. His works about the history of performance, dance and music in Canada are well-known and respected by other scholars in this field. He was granted a Woodrow Wilson fellowship in 1967.

Works

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• book

  • Lois Marshall: A Biography

    (Although she called herself "just a singer," soprano Lois...)

    2010
  • Power to Rise: The Story of the National Ballet of Canada

    (This is the story of individuals like Celia Franca, Karen...)

    1966
  • Dundurn Performing Arts Library Bundle

    (Canada’s twentieth century contributions to the performin...)

    2013
  • Passion to Dance: The National Ballet of Canada

    (This is the story of the National Ballet of Canada - the ...)

    2011

Membership

• Dance Critics’ Association

Connections

James Neufeld married Lynn Neufeld on June 15, 1974.

Father:

George Neufeld

Mother:

Alexandra (Janzen) Neufeld

Spouse:

Lynn Neufeld

References

• Contemporary Authors, Vol. 164