Background
LaPointe-Peterson, Kittie Vadis was born on June 4, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Samuel Joseph and Katie (Parbst) Andrew.
choreographer educator ballet school director
LaPointe-Peterson, Kittie Vadis was born on June 4, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Samuel Joseph and Katie (Parbst) Andrew.
Studies with, Marie Zvolanek, Chicago, 1921-1928; studies with, Laurent Novikoff, Chicago, 1928-1935; studies with, Edward Caton, Chicago, 1928-1935; student, Royal Danish Ballet, Copenhagen, 1926.
Dancer, Chicago Civic Opera, 1929-1932; dancer, Century of Progress, Chicago, 1933-1934; dancer, Stone-Camryn Ballet, Chicago, 1934-1935; dancer, Mary Vandas Dancers, Chicago, 1935-1938; dancer, Balaban-Katz Theaters, Chicago, 1935-1936; teacher, choreographer, Studio of Dance Arts, Chicago, 1952-1968; teacher, choreographer, Herrstrom School, Chicago, 1968-1972; director, Le Ballet Petit School, Chicago, 1972-1992.
Member Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood (president 1962-1965, 72-75, Midwest district president 1972-1974), Chicago Outdoor Art League (secretary 1975-1979, Manor Garden Club.
Married Arthur Joseph LaPointe, December 17, 1938 (deceased April 1985). Children: Janice Deane, Suzanne Meta. Married Ray Burt Peterson, February 2, 1992 (deceased November 1995).