Inventory of the OhioDance Records

History of Biography or History

OhioDance is a professional network for all forms of dance in Ohio. It was founded in 1976 under the name "Association of Ohio Dance Companies" and the name was changed in 1984 to "OhioDance" in order to include the members of the organization other than just the dance companies. Their members include colleges, universities, students, teachers, professional dancers, choreographers, presenters, businesses, volunteers, and lovers of dance. They attempt to be inclusive of different groups of people and various styles of dance. OhioDance's largest annual event is their dance festival which features artists and organizations from all over Ohio. Along with this festival, they also organize masterclasses, showcases, service projects, and performances for dancers and dance lovers in Ohio. Their bimonthly newsletter and monthly calendar of dance events are comprehensive sources of dance activities and information pertinent to their members. OhioDance provides a regional network for its members to connect with and become involved with other dance organizations in Ohio. They have a board of trustees who coordinate dance events and structure of the organization.

Scope and Content

The OhioDance Records (1973-2002) consists mainly of: Administrative Documents, Photographs, Audio Visual materials, Correspondence, Financial Documents, and Projects. The collection may be of interest to current OhioDance members, researchers interested in the historical background of OhioDance and the dance events they facilitated, or researchers interested in the dance network in Ohio in the latter half of the 20th century. The collection consists of 6 Series and 13 Subseries. The first series contains Administrative Documents with 3 subseries: Membership Documents/Directories, Organization Papers/Meeting Minutes, and Newsletter/Clippings. The second series contains Photographs/Audio Visual with 3 subseries: Photographs, Cassette Tapes, and VHS Tapes. The third series contains Correspondence with 4 subseries: Administrative/General, Fundraising/Financial, Membership, and Programs/Events. The fourth series contains Financial Documents with 3 subseries: Grant Applications and Information, Receipts/Bank Documents/Budgets, and Tax Forms/Insurance. The fifth series is titled "Projects" and contains documents about projects and festivals. The final box of the collection contains the sixth Series Subject File, consisting of material that did not fit solidly into any of the other series.

Statement of Arrangement

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to reproduce or publish materials in this collection must be secured in writing from Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron.

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access; except not available through interlibrary loan. Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to reproduce or publish materials in this collection must be secured in writing from Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron.

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Indexing Terms

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], OhioDance Records, Archival Services, University Libraries, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio