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"Clowns" Dance Practice Footage
Members of the Baltimore Dance Theater practice choreography for "Clowns."
Letter to Eva from a Principle Dancer
In this letter, Baltimore Dance Theater member Branch Morgan requests a critique of his choreography from his teacher and mentor Eva Anderson.
Baltimore Dance Theater Performance Schedule
The official dance schedule for the Baltimore Dance Theater in 1979.
Baltimore Dance Theater Concert Program
A program from a Baltimore Dance Theater Concert.
The Premiere of "Dreams"
The program for the Baltimore Dance Theater premiere of "Dreams" at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1983.
Details About the African American Friendship Tour
The Official dance schedule for the Baltimore Dance Theater in 1979.
Baltimore Dance Theater Ticket Order Forms
A ticket order form for the Baltimore Dance Theater's 1982 and 2001 Fall Concerts.
Baltimore Dance Theater Fundraising Letter
Baltimore Dance Theater Artistic Director Eva Anderson informs supporters about the company's intentions for the 2002 season.
Eva Anderson in Her Signature Costume.
Eva Anderson models her signature costume. The costume was used during her signature dance titled "Playpen". During the performance, dancers were enclosed within a stretchy tent like costume. The stretchy fabric allowed performers to create various…
1981 Critic's Review of the Baltimore Dance Theater
Critic Jane Murray reviews the Baltimore Dance Theater at the Critic's Place in 1981 for the Maryland Center for Public Broadcasting.
Dancer Portraits
The official portraits or head shots of several members of the Baltimore Dance Theater.
The Home of The Baltimore Dance Theater.
The Baltimore Dance Theater was located at 805 E Fayette Street. Baltimore, MD 21202 in the 1980s.
Eva Anderson Oversees a Dance Practice.
Eva Anderson monitors the progress of two principle dancers.
Male dancers of The Baltimore Dance Theater Strike a Pose.
Although The Baltimore Dance Theater was rooted in African American history and dance, the troupe included dancers of all nationalities.
The Baltimore Dance Theater performs "The Elephant."
Eva Anderson was commissioned by the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. to choreograph a modern dance piece for the opening of the new Elephant Exhibit at the zoo.
Poses from the "Come Sunday" Dance
Eva Anderson was inspired by African-American dancer Pearl Primus' s signature dance titled "Strange Fruit." Eva's dance was titled "Winter of Our Days." The dance consisted of striking movements to a melody of African American spirituals.
A Moment During the "Bre'r Rabbit" Dance
"Brer'r Rabbit" was created in 1988. The dance was an interpretation of "Uncle Remus" folktales. The piece was inspired by slave origins and Eva Anderson's childhood stories.
Backstage with the Baltimore Dance Theater
Members of the Baltimore Dance Theater practice choreography backstage
The Baltimore Dance Theater in Costume
Eva Anderson designed and sewed every costume for The Baltimore Dance Theater.
Eva at Home
Eva Anderson poses for a portrait in her Howard County home.