Patterson, Damien

This box contains clippings, programs, ephemera, and photos. The clippings include coverage from Damien's time from Ballet Memphis to Wonderbound (2003-2023). The photos (1993-2023) include childhood photos, photos from Baltimore School for the Arts, and his time with companies (Ballet Memphis/Ballet Nouveau Colorado/Wonderbound). The programs are from Baltimore School for the Arts and Wonderbound. The ephemera includes a letter, postcards, and mailers from Damien's career.

This box contains the red leather rabbit mask worn by Damien during the beginning days of Wonderbound. The dancers were known as hares and would do pop-up performances and flashmobs in Denver to promote the company. The mask was created by and is signed by Tom Bauwell. It is numbered 8 out of the 16 created. The mask was signed by Damien upon donation.

Highlight reel from interview with Damien Patterson conducted by Julia Wilkinson Manley. This video covers Damien's schooling and dance in Baltimore, with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and at an Alvin Ailey summer intensive. It goes on to cover his careers with Ballet Memphis, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Ballet Nouveau Colorado, and Wonderbound.

Interview with Damien Patterson conducted by Julia Wilkinson Manley.

Damien Patterson was a Denver dancer known for his work with Ballet Nouveau Colorado and Wonderbound. This collection contains photos, clippings, programs, and ephemera/realia from his career.