Modern Dance Company

Collection

Identifier: CA12.06

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

Contains records pertaining to modern dance at Bates College, both from the current Modern Dance Company and from modern dance clubs and physical education exercises that preceded the Company. The bulk of the records document the current Modern Dance Company, founded by Marcy Plavin.

Dates

1936-[ongoing]

Creator

Bates College (Lewiston, Me.). Modern Dance Company (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research, excepting the Video Recordings series.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

Historical Note

Modern dance classes were offered at Bates from shortly after 1945, and performances were commonly given in conjunction with music programs at the college. In 1965, Marcy Plavin was hired to teach modern dance at Bates, and shortly thereafter started the Modern Dance Company. The group's first public performance came in 1969. The Bates Modern Dance Company has continued to perform, teach, and give various demonstrations in the ensuing years, and remains a vibrant part of Bates campus life.

Extent

5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Organization and Arrangement

The records are arranged into three series: I. Publicity and Programs; II. Short Term Dance; and III. Video Recordings. See individual series notes for more information on each.