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October 20, 4-6 PM

Legends of Dance Tickets On Sale

Pricing options from $30 to $50 available in Early Bird and Student/Teacher rates.

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Ceremony October 20, 2024

Joan Cooper Brown Endowed Fund

Joan Brown, long-time TDA Board member, announced the Joan Cooper Brown Endowment for the Legends of Dance at the 2024 Legends celebration on October 20.  The funds will be used to cover the expenses for the performances at Legends of Dance celebrations. While Brown created the endowment with her initial gift, it is open for donations from anyone in the community. Click the button below to donate any amount to help continue this entertaining part of the celebrations. 

“I believe that Legends has become an honored recognition in the Colorado dance community. We can now showcase dancer performances by Legends Alumni in the program, demonstrating the outstanding talent in our state. We strive to represent the best of dance in Colorado.” – Joan Brown

August 3, 2024 2-4 PM

TDA & CoDEO Meetup

The Dance Archive and Colorado Dance Education Organization (CoDEO) will meet together on Saturday, August 3 from 2-4 PM at the Anderson Academic Commons on the DU campus. The event is open to anyone interested in dance education. Attendees will learn about the dance lesson plans created by The Dance Archive Education Committee, discuss the annual CoDEO Conference to be held in February 2025, and be able to network with other dance educators at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Refreshments will be provided.

Nominations Are Open

Emerging Leader in Dance

The Dance Archive is establishing the Emerging Leader in Dance recognition, highlighting innovative leaders in Colorado dance. One Emerging Leader in Dance (individual or organization) is selected by the TDA board from nominations, and recognized as part of our Legends of Dance event. Emerging Leaders in Dance will receive a $1,000 financial award in recognition of their accomplishments to date and continued investment in their future work.

Nominations are due May 17

Criteria includes but is not limited to:

Nominations welcome for individuals and organizations at all stages of life; this award does not have an age range or limit 

Self-nominations accepted. Letters of recommendation (at least 2) required for self-nominations.

Note: Receipt of financial recognition requires recipient to set up as a contractor with the University of Denver. Recipients are responsible for reporting this income as a part of the tax process.

Who We Are

Founded in 1972, The Dance Archive is a special collecting area with the University of Denver’s Special Collections and Archive.

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To be the most comprehensive and significant dance resource center in the American West.

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To advance education and engagement with resources across all genres of dance and movement.
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