VIP Biography for
Lawrence (Larry) Humphries
 | Lawrence (Larry) Humphries |
| Industry | Entertainment/lecturing |
| Title | Dance Publicist/Impresario |
| Expertise | Dancer |
| Current Organization | Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Inc. (Retired) |
| Type of Organization | Dance festivals |
| Major Product | Entertainment/dance |
| Area of Distribution | Massachusetts |
| Born | August 10, 1926, Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Honors & Awards | Listed in Who's Who in Entertainment and Who's Who in Entrepreneurs; Honorary Advisory Board Member, Denishawn Repertory Dancers |
| Affiliations | Advisory Board, Pioneer Valley Ballet; Advisory Board, Albany-Berkshire Ballet; Council Member, Academic Artists Association, Springfield, MA; Advisory Board, Radio Reading Service for the Blind; American Legion Post #0293, East Longmeadow, MA; Young at Heart Chorus; Singin' Swingin' Seniors Chorus |
| Hobbies & Sports | Singing, dancing (ballroom dancing), art collecting, Santa Claus collection |
| Career Accomplishments | Esteemed Dance Publicist and Impresario, he currently works on a smaller scale from his home. Services provided include publicity and promotional work for dancers and area dance companies, and booking and setting up dance programs. Lectures include motivationals for the blind and the history of the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival |
| Work History | 1950-52, Korean War, U.S. Army; 1961-69, Publicity Director, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival; 1953-88, Gallery Manager, The Little Gallery; 1979-87, Co-Director and Owner, Ballet Theatre School of Springfield; 1988-present, Semi-retired Dance Publicist/Impresario |
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