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Speaking of Dance

 Organization

Biography

Modern dance company based in Denver, Colorado and founded by artistic director Deborah Reshotko; SPEAKING OF DANCE entertains and educates the public through performances, residencies and workshops; The company produces the choreography of its artistic director, Deborah Reshotko, who is interested in exploring concrete subject matter through dance, storytelling and music

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Box 8: "The Snitches" and "Whales" Costumes, 2000

 File — Box D075.0008: Series D075.04 [Barcode: U186023263588]
Identifier: D075.04.0008
Abstract

This box contains costumes for Speaking of Dances performances of "The Sneetches" and "Whales." "Sneetches costumes consist of (2) yellow stuffed costumes with felt yellow hats, white neck ruffs, and green stars. Costumes were created by Wendy Joy Felker. Choreography by Deborah Reshotko. "Whales" costumes include (2) blue hats with white spouts. Costumes created by Wendy Joy Felker. Choreography by Deborah Reshotko.

Dates: 2000

Box 9: Wall Hanging, 1996-2004

 File — Box D075.0009: Series D075.01 [Barcode: U186023271248]
Identifier: D075.01.0009
Abstract

This box contains (1) wall hanging for Speaking of Dance. The wall hanging is white painted textile with the Speaking of Dance logo and name painted in black.

Dates: 1996-2004

Box 10: VHS Tapes, 1996-2005

 File — Box D075.0010: Series D075.03 [Barcode: U186023299490]
Identifier: D075.03.0010
Abstract

This box contains VHS tapes of Speaking of Dance performances. Performances include: "Dance for an Outdoor Sculpture" 10/23/1996, "Traffic, Love, and Other Forms of Non-Verbal Communication" 5/21/2001, "Life Journeys" 2003, "On Water" 2004, "Opposing Forces: A Search for Peace" 03/20-21/2004, "The Puzzle and the Path : New Dances to Live Music" 05/14/2005, and an untitled tape from the Lakewood Cultural Center 05/15/2005.

Dates: 1996-2005

Dance Notation Notebooks

 Series
Identifier: D075.02
Scope and Contents

This series contains dance notation notebooks created by Deborah Reshotko.

Dates: 1996-2004

Except for My Souther Neighbor Who Calls to Drink With Me... I Will Have No More Knocking at My Bramble Gate

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0049.00006
Abstract

Deborah Reshotko and Michael Driscoll, both of the Speaking of Dance dance company, perform together in ''Except for My Souther Neighbor Who Calls to Drink With Me... I Will Have No More Knocking at My Bramble Gate.''

Dates: 1997

Mapping Our Lives

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0049.00002
Abstract

The Speaking of Dance ensemble rehearses for the collaborative project ''Mapping Our Lives'' outside the Temple Events Center.

Dates: 1997

Mapping Our Lives

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0049.00003
Abstract

The Speaking of Dance ensemble rehearses for the collaborative project ''Mapping Our Lives'' outside the Temple Events Center.

Dates: 1997

Speaking of Dance dance company, 1997

 File
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0049
Abstract

Photographs of members of the Speaking of Dance dance company performing in various dances.

Dates: 1997

Speaking of Dance Records

 Collection
Identifier: D075
Abstract

Speaking of Dance was a modern dance company based in Denver, Colorado. This collection contains costumes, photos, board minutes, materials on programming, and audio/visual materials related to Speaking of Dance's years as a dance company in Denver.

Dates: 1996-2004

Textiles, 1995-2006

 Series
Identifier: D075.04
Scope and Contents

This series contains costumes worn by the members of Speaking of Dance.

Dates: 1995-2006

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 21
Collection 1
 
Subject
Denver (Colo.) 21
Dance companies 14
Nonprofit organizations 9
Dance 8
Modern dance 8