From The Green Room

In the final section of his blog, Quentin writes about digitizing the files of choreographer James Truitte, and includes reflections on Mr. Truitte’s contributions to Dayton Contemporary Dance Company from Sheri “Sparkle” Williams.

In her final blog post, Tere discusses curating an exhibit about the GCAC, the value of seeing the public interact with archives, and key takeaways.

In her final blog post, Hallie writes about how she tackled the many priorities for Dancing Wheels’ archives by getting started on multiple projects and establishing procedures that can be continued by the company staff.

In her second post, shady Radical reflects on the whirlwind experience of attending “Reframing the Narrative” at the Kennedy Center with Ballethnic Dance Company.

In his third blog post, Lingyu reflects on the magic of hearing an archival recording of Charya Burt on San Francisco Public Radio and the power of archives to connect us to the past.

In the third part of his blog, Quentin writes about interviewing long-time DCDC dancer Sheri “Sparkle” Williams, and shares her reflections on her tenure with the company and the influence of various choreographers and teachers.

In her third blog post, Tere discusses digital preservation, the future of the archive project after her departure, and the importance of situating the archive in the community’s history.

In their second blog post, Lingyu discusses some of the technical limitations of Charya Burt Cambodian Dance’s Airtable database as well as progress on resources to make the database usable and discoverable.

In her second blog post, Tere Elizalde shares contextual information that benefited her in the inventory and archiving processes. She discusses A/V materials, damaged materials, and more.

In his second blog post, Quentin writes about setting up a new space for DCDC’s archives to be safely stored, his work organizing programs and photographs, and his deepening appreciation for the collection’s historical value.