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Items with subject 'Folklife - Dancing'
Folklife Collection - "St. John's Will Shine Tonight"
by Salisbury University Students (1977)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1977, former Salisbury University Student Joseph L. Pino collected folk life material. His project is on the history of St. John's High School, including the 1964-riot in Washington D.C. after a tense game opposing St. John's and Eastern, which was an all African-American school back then. On a more positive note, his paper also covers some traditions such as the dances and marches.
Folklife Collection - Ballet- A Tradition of Excellence
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Carrie Lynn Barnes collected folk material. Her collection explores ballet dancers as a folkgroup, including their terminology and culture . Included are Barnes's essay and entries from her personal diary.
Folklife Collection - Dancers
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Sarah Auten collected folk material. Her collection explores a studio of ballet dancers as a folkgroup, including the dancers' relationship with one another and their teacher. Included is her essay, handwritten interviews, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Square Dancing on the Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1978)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1978, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this particular collection, Sheila Loewer chose to focus on square dancing on the Eastern Shore. Her report includes interviews, dance lesson transcript, costume photographs, and others.
Folklife Collection - The SSU Dance Company
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student name collected folk material. Her collection explores the Salisbury State University Dance Company, including its internal hierarchy, jargon, nicknames, and overall culture. Included is her essay, color photographs, playbills, ticket stubs, and newspaper articles.
Folklife Collection - The World of a Dancer
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Kimberly Doxey collected folk material. As a dancer herself, she chose to base her English project on the folklore associated with groups of dancers. She conducted her fieldwork on a dance company from St. Mary's County, Maryland. She interviewed two dancers and a dance instructor.