2024 Legends of Dance Announced
The Dance Archive at the University of Denver is pleased to announce our 2024 Legends of Dance honorees. Honorees will give oral history interviews, which will be added to The Dance Archive’s extensive collection, and will be recognized at an awards presentation in October.
Nominations Are Open
Emerging Leader in Dance
The Dance Archive is establishing the Emerging Leader in Dance recognition, highlighting innovative leaders in Colorado dance. One Emerging Leader in Dance (individual or organization) is selected by the TDA board from nominations, and recognized as part of our Legends of Dance event. Emerging Leaders in Dance will receive a $1,000 financial award in recognition of their accomplishments to date and continued investment in their future work.
Criteria includes but is not limited to:
- Demonstrated leadership through dedication to and achievement in dance and movement in the state of Colorado
- Developing and/or organizing an existing or emerging dance/movement organization, with a preference for work that demonstrates innovation, experimentation, and access
- Exceptional service and commitment to dance/movement
- Potential for future transformative impact on dance in the state of Colorado
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion
Nominations welcome for individuals and organizations at all stages of life; this award does not have an age range or limit
Self-nominations accepted. Letters of recommendation (at least 2) required for self-nominations.
Note: Receipt of financial recognition requires recipient to set up as a contractor with the University of Denver. Recipients are responsible for reporting this income as a part of the tax process.
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