Tiara from Frieda Shaw's Dance Studio
Object ID: 1985.89.2581
This pearl and rhinestone tiara was worn in a production of the ballet "Seranade" put on by Frieda Shaw's Dance Studio.
Frieda Shaw was a talented ballet dancer. She danced with ballet companies across North America before settling down in Powell River. She opened her dance studio in 1933. Several of her students went on to have illustrious careers including Onna White, who won an Academy Honorary Award for choreography.
Frieda Shaw was a talented ballet dancer. She danced with ballet companies across North America before settling down in Powell River. She opened her dance studio in 1933. Several of her students went on to have illustrious careers including Onna White, who won an Academy Honorary Award for choreography.