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Come explore a dance resource for all - located in the University of Denver Libraries!

Located at the University of Denver, The Dance Archive is an endowed collection with a mission to advance education and engagement with resources across all genres of dance and movement.

08/28/2026

Legends of Dance Tickets are Live! Early Bird pricing is available until October 4th. Celebrate dance in Colorado with The Dance Archive!

Event Details
Legends of Dance Celebration
October 18th, 2026
4-6 PM

Purchase tickets at https://thedancearchive.org/event-calendar/

Event Honorees:
2026 Legends of Dance
Allie Coppeak
Janice Guy-Sayles
Bobbie Jaramillo
Amy Kenney
Namita Khanna Nariani

Emerging Leader in Dance
Soda Shop Movement Company

Posthumous Award
Judi Wolf

08/24/2026

We were thrilled to co host "Dance, Drinks, and Dialogue" with Colorado Dance Education Org! We hosted a tour of the archives, heard about the upcoming CoDEO Conference in January, got a folklórico basics lesson from Legend of Dance Jeanette Trujillo Lucero, and a sneak preview of some fabulous curricula that will be available on our website very soon, thanks to Emily Hoch-Windus!

08/07/2026

Save the Date for the 2026 Legends of Dance!

Tickets will be available starting August 10th. Visit thedancearchive.org/programs for more information!

08/05/2026

Dance educators! Join CoDEO and The Dance Archive on August 23rd for an afternoon learning about Mexican Folklorico through our revamped curricula and a lesson from Jeanette Trujillo. RSVP at thedancearchive.org/event-calendar

07/10/2026

Dance Educators! Check out our annual event, partnered with CoDEO, bringing dance curricula to you and your classroom. RSVP at thedancearchive.org.

07/09/2026

Presenting the 2026 Legends of Dance honorees! We are thrilled to have this year's event take place at the Cleo Parker Center for Healing Arts featuring our newest Legends of Dance, Emerging Leader in Dance, and performances from the vibrant Colorado dance community! Stay tuned for ticket sales.

Legends of Dance
🌟 October 18th
🌟 4-6 PM
🌟 Cleo Parker Center for Healing Arts

06/25/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Emerging Leader in Dance, Soda Shop Movement Company!

As part of The Dance Archive's Legends of Dance program, this recognition celebrates individuals who are not only redefining movement through their artistic voice but also shaping the future of dance through advocacy, education, and community impact. Honorees are granted $1,000 to continue their work transforming the Colorado dance community.

03/30/2026

Emerging Leader in Dance nominations are open! Submit your nomination by May 4th!

Criteria for nominations 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

Nomination link can be found at thedancearchive.org.

03/11/2026

We are hiring a Curriculum Development Assistant to work with our Education Committee and Curatorial Team on curriculum using Dance Archive materials. Apply at jobs.du.edu 🩰💃

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http://thedancearchive.org/

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