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Baltimore Dance Theater Company
The Baltimore Dance Theater was one of the dance companies created within the Cultural Arts Program.
Baltimore Dance Theater Ticket Order Forms
A ticket order form for the Baltimore Dance Theater's 1982 and 2001 Fall Concerts.
The Premiere of "Dreams"
The program for the Baltimore Dance Theater premiere of "Dreams" at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1983.
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.
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.
Baltimore Dance Theater Concert Program
A program from a Baltimore Dance Theater Concert.
Baltimore Dance Theater Performance Schedule
The official dance schedule for the Baltimore Dance Theater in 1979.
Dancer Portraits
The official portraits or head shots of several members of the Baltimore Dance Theater.
Eva Anderson and Don Pullen
Eva Anderson and Don Pullen pose for a photograph together. Don Pullen was a famed African American jazz pianist and organist. He and Eva were close friends. Pullen composed several pieces for Eva's choreography.
Eva at Home
Eva Anderson poses for a portrait in her Howard County home.
The Baltimore Dance Theater in Costume
Eva Anderson designed and sewed every costume for The Baltimore Dance Theater.
Backstage with the Baltimore Dance Theater
Members of the Baltimore Dance Theater practice choreography backstage
"Clowns" Dance Practice Footage
Members of the Baltimore Dance Theater practice choreography for "Clowns."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eva Anderson Oversees a Dance Practice.
Eva Anderson monitors the progress of two principle dancers.
The Home of The Baltimore Dance Theater.
The Baltimore Dance Theater was located at 805 E Fayette Street. Baltimore, MD 21202 in the 1980s.
Dancers of The Baltimore Dance Theater
Members of the Baltimore Dance Theater pose for a group photo.