Dance Express Oral History, 2025
Abstract
Interview with Mary Elizabeth Lenahan, Creator/Artistic Director of Dance Express, conducted by Joan Brown.
Dates
- 2025
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Biographical / Historical
Mary Elizabeth Lenahan founded Dance Express, an inclusive dance company, in Ft. Collins in 1989. In watching her sister’s love of dance, joy of movement, and sense of rhythm, she recognized the capabilities of persons with Down syndrome and wanted to create artistic opportunities for dancers of differing abilities. Dance Express presents annual dance and dance theatre productions, teaches adaptive modern dance workshops, and makes guest appearances regionally. Through their workshop program, the company has served more than 4,000 students and adults with and without disabilities. The company’s community outreach models success and access to the arts for persons with differing abilities and disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism, or developmental delay.
Extent
From the File: 1 Items (1 folder)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains oral histories (DVDs and audio cassettes), biographical information, and plaques.
Creator
- From the File: University of Denver. The Dance Archive (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository