David Taylor Oral History, 2008
Abstract
Interview with David Taylor conducted by Michelle O'Bryan Hamel.
Dates
- 2008
Creator
- Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library (Organization)
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Biographical / Historical
David Taylor began choreographing in the 1970s. By 1979 he founded David Taylor Dance Theatre, an innovative contemporary ballet company. David has created hundreds of work, primarily focused on ancient cultures, ritualistic dance, and an interest in multimedia artistic collaborations. The David Taylor's guidance, the company performed new and original works, worked with internationally recognized choreographers, and toured the United States. In 1997,... David and his company received the State of Colorado's Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at Colorado State University, teaching ballet and sacred dance classes. David founded Zikr Dance Ensemble in 2009 as in 2019, still serves as Artistic Director.
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1 Items (sound cassette tape)
Scope and Contents
This seris contains oral histories, transcripts, photos, and clippings.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
(1) cassette tape
Provenance
Gift of the Friends of the Carson Brierly Dance Library, 2004.
General
reformatted digital
Creator
- Friends of the Carson-Brierly Dance Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository