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Areas of expertise are:  
Areas of expertise are:  


The Performing Arts:  Dance, film and theatre  
*The Performing Arts:  Dance, film and theatre  


Dogs:  History of dog breeds:  Working Dogs (herders and terriers); History of Fox Terriers;    Dogs in Film and Literature;    Dogs and Society;    Dogs in Art
*Dogs:  History of dog breeds:  Working Dogs (herders and terriers); History of Fox Terriers;    Dogs in Film and Literature;    Dogs and Society;    Dogs in Art


Social History:  Domestic service, etiquette, forms and formality
*Social History:  Domestic service, etiquette, forms and formality


Current interest: History of dog breeds:  Specializing in Australian Working Dogs; National dog breeds; Independent dog breeds
Current interest: History of dog breeds:  Specializing in Australian Working Dogs; National dog breeds; Independent dog breeds
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Articles:
Articles:


Not just Another Pretty Face:  The Working Origins of Australia’s Show Dogs.  In Dog’s Life Magazine, March-April 2007.
*''Not just Another Pretty Face:  The Working Origins of Australia’s Show Dogs''.  In ''Dog’s Life'' magazine, March-April 2007.


The Border Collie.  In The Southern Village View Magazine.  Anticipated publicationDecember, 2007.
*''The Border Collie''. Anticipated publication:  December, 2007[Part of a continuing series ''The All-Australian Dog'' in the ''Southern Village View'' Magazine.  Published so far''The Australian Cattle Dog'', ''The Jack Russell Terrier'', ''The Koolie'', ''The Miniature Fox Terrier'', ''The Tenterfield Terrier''.


Books:
Books:


The 20th Anniversary Show Book:  Twenty Years of the Mini Foxie Club of Australia.  
*The 20th Anniversary Show Book:  Twenty Years of the Mini Foxie Club of Australia. ISBN: 0-9758380-0-8.  Sydney:  2006.  Editor and contributor.
ISBN: 0-9758380-0-8.  Sydney:  2006.  Editor and contributor.
 




A Radio Interview:
*http://www.pettalkradio.com/ PTR #183 Seg: 4/5 Not Just A Pretty Face - Aleta Curry


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[[Category:Visual Arts Authors|Curry, Aleta]]
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[[Category:Theater Authors|Curry, Aleta]]

Revision as of 21:16, 28 May 2007

As a freelance writer and historian now resident in Australia, my curriculum vitae spans several countries with extensive experience in research, writing and publishing.


Areas of expertise are:

  • The Performing Arts: Dance, film and theatre
  • Dogs: History of dog breeds: Working Dogs (herders and terriers); History of Fox Terriers; Dogs in Film and Literature; Dogs and Society; Dogs in Art
  • Social History: Domestic service, etiquette, forms and formality

Current interest: History of dog breeds: Specializing in Australian Working Dogs; National dog breeds; Independent dog breeds

BA in history; minor: political theory; minor: film theory. Graduate courses: History. Ten years’ experience in methods analyst and procedural writer. Professional ballroom dance teacher and performer for over 10 years. Co-founder of a theatre performance group.


Current/recent publications:

Articles:

  • Not just Another Pretty Face: The Working Origins of Australia’s Show Dogs. In Dog’s Life magazine, March-April 2007.
  • The Border Collie. Anticipated publication: December, 2007. [Part of a continuing series The All-Australian Dog in the Southern Village View Magazine. Published so far: The Australian Cattle Dog, The Jack Russell Terrier, The Koolie, The Miniature Fox Terrier, The Tenterfield Terrier.

Books:

  • The 20th Anniversary Show Book: Twenty Years of the Mini Foxie Club of Australia. ISBN: 0-9758380-0-8. Sydney: 2006. Editor and contributor.


A Radio Interview: