School of Dance records
Scope and Content
The School of Dance records span from 1965 to 1989 and document the creation, history and activities of this performing arts department. The records are organized into two series: Administration and Concerts.
Dates
- Creation: 1966-1989
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Ohio University School of Dance
The Ohio University School of Dance (SD) is part of the College of Fine Arts. It was established after a visiting committee made up by representatives from New York University, Lincoln Center and the University of Maryland conducted a feasibility study in 1966. The SD offers a four-year training program that culminates in a Bachelor of Fine Arts. It became a charter accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance in 1982.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet (1 Hollinger box)
Abstract
The School of Dance (SD) records span from 1965 to 1989 and document the creation and history of this performing arts unit. The SD was established around 1966.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into two series: 1. Administration; and 2. Concerts.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ohio University. School of Dance (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the School of Dance records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Holly Deakyne, June 2011.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
