Background
Pelio, Lena was born on June 11, 1918 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Isador and Anna (Rujila) Stein.
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Lena Pelio
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Lena Pelio, American ballet educator. Certified Cecchetti method of ballet. Recipient plaques of Appreciation, March of Dimes, 1970, 1972, 1976, 1980, Silver Tray award, Flint Ballet Theatre, 1965, plaques of Appreciation, 1970, Pewter Ballerina award, 1985. Member of Dance Educators American Republican, Cecchetti Council America (member board directors since 1972).
Career
Founder, teacher Lena Pelio School of Dance, Flint, from 1937. Founder, director Flint Ballet Theatre, from 1960. Member board directors March of Dimes, Flint, from 1975.
Teacher Mott Foundation Dance Program, 1938—1950. Choreographer Flint Light Opera Company, 1938—1941, Musical Performing Arts Association, Flint, 1970—1975, Fine Arts Festival Program, Flint, 1972—1978. Choreographer Flint community players musicals, high school musicals, civic affairs, fashion shows.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Dance Educators American Republican, Cecchetti Council America (member board directors since 1972).
Interests
Connections
Married Andrew Pelio, March 1, 1941 (deceased 1985). Children: Luana Pelio Hansen, Lisa Pelio Whittaker.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian
Career
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1938 - 1950
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1938 - 1941
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1970 - 1975
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1972 - 1978
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Awards
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Recipient plaques of Appreciation, March of Dimes, 1970, 1972, 1976, 1980, Silver Tray award, Flint Ballet Theatre, 1965, plaques of Appreciation, 1970, Pewter Ballerina award, 1985.Recipient plaques of Appreciation, March of Dimes, 1970, 1972, 1976, 1980, Silver Tray award, Flint Ballet Theatre, 1965, plaques of Appreciation, 1970, Pewter Ballerina award, 1985.