This concert was acclaimed by local audiences as marking a turning point in the growth of the dance program, based on the range and calibre of the repertory and the stregth of the dancers. Highlights included "Lady Finger Blues" by associate director, Margaret Donor| "Folk Suite" by director Julie Adams Strandberg| "The Diary of an African Nun" by Brenda Y. Bell| 'Concerto" by Maggie Schrero| "Steppin'" by Barbara Haley and Allison Tucker, and "Octaves" by David Bronstein. Gifts of theatre memorabilia were requested to be housed at the then new Becker Library in Lyman Hall. Directors note by Julie Adams Strandberg. Ads from local merchants. The student choreographers for this show were: Brenda Y. Bell, Maggie Schrero, Lee Katz, Frances DeRook, Karen Cavanagh, Barbara Sarbin, Ann Haley, Allyson Tucker, David Bronstein, Karen Einbund, Lucia Gill, Melissa Mack, Rachael Jungels, Wally Niquette, Karen Siff.
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Faunce House Theatre
Brown Dance Ensemble, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library
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Julie Adams Strandberg began the Dance Program at Brown University in 1969 with a small group of enthusiastic students and a steadfast commitment to providing professional experiences in the liberal arts environment. This collection contains the programs and posters for …