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October 20, 2024
2024 Honorees
Grupo Tlaloc
Jo Bunton Keel
Nancy McElroy
Christina Noel Adcock
Yunyu Wang
Rhetta Williams Shead
Legends of Dance has something for everyone!
- Learn about Colorado dance history from highlight videos with honorees
- Post show reception catered by Two Sistahs
- Enjoy performances from past Legends of Dance including: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Zikr Dance Ensemble, Amy Anderson and Gregory Gonzales, Colorado Ballet Society, Nancy Cranbourne, Kim Robards Dance, and Hannah Kahn Dance Company
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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.
Criteria includes but is not limited to:
- Demonstrated leadership through dedication to and achievement in dance and movement in the state of Colorado
- Developing and/or organizing an existing or emerging dance/movement organization, with a preference for work that demonstrates innovation, experimentation, and access
- Exceptional service and commitment to dance/movement
- Potential for future transformative impact on dance in the state of Colorado
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion
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.
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
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A diverse variety of options. The Dance Archive offers programs that celebrate the contributions of dance in Colorado, and offers curriculum to engage students of all ages in movement-based learning.
Legends of Dance
2024
Grupo Tlaloc
Jo Bunton Keel
Nancy McElroy
Christina Noel Adcock
Yunyu Wang
Rhetta Williams Shead
2023
Amy Anderson
Patricia Hoffman
Jesse Manno
Chuck Palmer
Damien Patterson
Julia Wilkinson Manley
2022
Denver Turnverein
Judi Hofmeister
Jan Johnson
Louise Leise
Stan Obert
Larry Southall
2021
Chung-Fu Chang
Peter Davison
Dawn Fay
Duke Hartman
Donna Mejia
Ann Sanders
2020
Judy Bejarano
Nancy Cranbourne
Jan Justis
Chandra Kuykendall
Maria Vazquez
John “Mr. Tap” Williams
2019
David Andrews
Barbara Ellis
Karen Genoff-Campbell
Gregory Gonzales
Kim Robards
2018
Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop
Ana Claire
Denver Ballet Guild
Nada Diachenko
Kathy Hill
Jane Spain
2017
Gene GeBauer
Celeste Grynberg
Maria Mosina
Fran Page
Deborah Reshotko
Damian Woetzel
2016
3rd Law Dance/Theater
Colorado Springs Dance Theatre
Judy Graese
Stephen Seifert
Nii Armah Sowah
2015
Garrett Ammon
Monica Hill
Jane Slusarski-Harris
Nancy Smith
Ingvar Sodal
2014
Gil Boggs
Rita Flores de Wallace
Noel Hefty
Howard Sayette
Debbie Stark
Hope Moore Waggoner
2013
John Bradford
Linda Kent
Tom Masterson
Susan Tracy
2012
Glenn Giffin
Darlene Handler
Mary Wohl Haan
Henry Lowenstein
Pablo Rodarte
2011
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Don Atwood
Barbara Dilley
Sandra Minton
2010
Joan Brown
Beulah Cherne
Patricia Renzetti
Phoebe Smedley
2009
Beverly Elinoff
Hannah Kahn
Chris Kermiet
Michelle O’Bryan Hamel
Jerry Rumley
Lynne Taylor-Corbett
2008
Esther Kenny
Henry Miles
David Taylor
Roberta Thornsberry
Jeanette Trujillo
2007
Rene Heredia
Gloria Kubel
Cleo Parker Robinson
Virginia Putnam
Nancy Spanier
2006
Ann Marie Blessin
Martin Fredmann
Marda Kirn
Letitia Williams
2005
Dulcy Amter
Gwen Bowen
Marilyn Cohen
Katherine Detre
Charlotte York Irey
2004
Al Brooks
Lillian Covillo
Reike Love
Florence Ruston
Vera Sears
Education Guides
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- Folklorico
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