A Dance Resourcefor All
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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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Oral history program honoring those who have made an outstanding contribution to dance in Colorado since 2004
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Materials from Denver’s first semi-professional company that performed from 1958 to 1979
Honorees Announced
Legends of Dance 2022
The Dance Archive is pleased to announce our 2022 Legends of Dance honorees.
The 2022 honorees are:
- Denver Turnverein
- Judi Hofmeister
- Jan Johnson
- Louise Leise
- Stan Obert
- Larry Southall
Save the Date for the October 16th Award Ceremony.

Honorees Announced
Legends of Dance 2022
The Dance Archive is pleased to announce our 2022 Legends of Dance honorees.
The 2022 honorees are:
- Denver Turnverein
- Judi Hofmeister
- Jan Johnson
- Louise Leise
- Stan Obert
- Larry Southall
Save the Date for the October 16th Award Ceremony.
Support Our VisionContribute
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.