Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Oral History, 2018
Abstract
Interview with Lara Branen conducted by Nancy McElroy.
Dates
- 2018
Creator
- Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library (Organization)
Digital Repository
Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Oral History
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright not evaluated: The copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. See: https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/?language=en
Biographical / Historical
Created in 1978 by Lara Branen and Michael Geiger, BJDW celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018 with Lara serving as co-director or director for all 40 years. BJDW provides an annual 2-week intensive summer dance workshop to train Colorado dancers in a wide range of jazz dance styles. Today, students receive diverse technique classes led by unique dance artists and repertory from these professional teachers. A commerical dance weekend, student choreographic opportunities, and auditions for the professional company (Interweave Dance Theatre) and cruise ships lines are offered.
Extent
From the File: 1 Items : (1) letter document box
Scope and Contents
This series contains DVDs and release forms for the 2018 Legends of Dance honorees: Boulder Jazz Dance Festival, Ana Claire, Denver Ballet Guild, Nada Diachenko, Kathy Hill, and Jane Spain.
Creator
- Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository