Don Atwood Papers

Collection

Identifier: D048

Staff Only

Abstract

Donald K. Atwood was a dancer, choreographer, and dance reviewer. Atwood was the artistic director for the Colorado-based dance company Dança Nova from 1994 until 2015, and published dance reviews on his website, World Dance Reviews. Atwood's papers contain DVDs and VHS tapes of Dança Nova's works including 'Amadeus and Light', 'Departure of Souls from a Morgue in Chile - 1977', 'Gestures', 'Laudamus Te', and 'This is Your FBI'.

Dates

1994-2012

Creator

Atwood, Donald K. (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are primarily in english.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Donald K. Atwood was born in Burlington, VT and among his extensive education holds two MFA degrees in Dance Choreography and Dance Design (2001) from the University of North Carolina/Greensboro (UNCG). He was a dancer, choreographer, and dance reviewer. Atwood has been the artistic director for the Colorado-based dance company Dança Nova from 1994 until 2015, and published dance reviews on his website, World Dance Reviews. Don passed away in 2015.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 container)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

Atwood's papers contain DVDs and VHS tapes of Dança Nova's works including 'Amadeus and Light', 'Departure of Souls from a Morgue in Chile - 1977', 'Gestures', 'Laudamus Te', and 'This is Your FBI'.

Arrangement

The collection consists of one (1) series: Audiovisual Materials.

Related Materials

Don Atwood is a 2011 Living Legend of Dance. His interview has been placed in: Friends of The Dance Archive 'Living Legends of Dance' Oral Histories (D009.10.0003.0012).