A Dance Resourcefor All
Documentation
Preservation & Access
Interpretation & Education
Who We Are
Founded in 1972,The Dance Archive is a special collecting area with the University of Denver’s Special Collections and Archive.
OurVision
To be the most comprehensive and significant dance resource center in the American West.
OurMission
To advance education and engagement with resources across all genres of dance and movement.
Visit UsOur Collections
The Dance Archive welcomes dance enthusiasts, scholars, and the general public to use our collections.
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Research, photos, and writing materials for Divine Dancer: A Biography of Ruth St. Denis
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The work of Lloyd and Dorothy Shaw and the many clubs and members of the Lloyd Shaw Foundation
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Documentary and oral histories on Henry Lowenstein’s “Festival Caravan” traveling theater in the park
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Materials from Denver’s first semi-professional company that performed from 1958 to 1979
October 17, 2021 4 pm
Legends of Dance 2021
Join The Dance Archive in virtually celebrating our newest honorees. RSVP below for a link!
Our 2021 honorees are: Chung-Fu Chang, Peter Davison, Dawn Fay, William “Duke” Hartman, Donna Mejia, and Ann J. Sanders.
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Looking for a way to contribute? Our patrons are vital to the work of The Dance Archive. Learn how you can help us be the most comprehensive and significant dance resource center in the American West.
