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Transfantasies for Flauto Traverso, Computer Music, and Dance

Description: TransFantasies is an interdisciplinary composition for Baroque flute (flauto traverso), computer music, and dance. A crucial component of the work is an interactive hardware and software environment that provides the opportunity for the players to shape aspects of the work during the performance. This essay discusses the influences that inspired the work and presents an in-depth analysis of notable elements of the composition. Primary issues include compositional models for gesture-based com… more
Date: May 2013
Creator: Fick, Jason
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Denton Record-Chronicle 'Arts & Ideas', June 19, 1994]

Description: A clipping from the 'Arts & Ideas' section of the Denton Record-Chronicle that notes what events are in the upcoming week. This piece includes a talk by Dr. R. William McCarter on the Barnes art collection, some of which was on display at the Kimbell Art Museum, a Father's Day Dallas Zoo event, the next Concerts on the Square event, upcoming TWU theater performances, and a series of performances by community groups called Starrise.
Date: June 19, 1994
Creator: Denton Record-Chronicle
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Art Smart article, April 9, 1995]

Description: An article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram written by Clara Herrera. The article covers Brandon Lewis and other students in art classes and the logistics behind what courses are available to them.
Date: April 9, 1995
Creator: Herrera, Clara G.
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[Onstage Dancers Performing]

Description: Photograph of several unidentified dancers in costumes performing on stage taken at the Dallas Arts Gala held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Dallas Convention Center Arena.
Date: September 18, 2004
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[Costumed Dancers Performing]

Description: Photograph of several unidentified dancers performing together on stage taken during the 24th annual, "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert," held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.
Date: January 14, 2007
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Onstage Dancers Performing]

Description: Photograph of several unidentified dancers performing around an unidentified woman taken at the 24th annual, "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert," held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.
Date: January 14, 2007
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dereque Whiturs Performing]

Description: Photograph of a Dereque Whiturs performing on stage taken during the 24th annual, "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert," held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.
Date: January 14, 2007
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Why Dance? The Effects of a Group Dance Period on Social Attending, On-Task Behavior, Affect, Stereotypical Behavior, and Disruptive Behavior of Clients of an Autism Treatment Program

Description: Dance is an enjoyable activity that children can engage in across the lifespan. Many children with autism have limited leisure activity, such as dance, and also have challenges in terms of overall health related to physical activity. Previous research suggests that there are both immediate and prolonged benefits of exercise. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of a group dance period on on-task behavior, social attending, affect, stereotypic behavior, and disruptive beh… more
Date: May 2018
Creator: Allen, Emerald Elizabeth
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Onstage Joint Performance]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified singer, several dancers, an unidentified conductor, and their choir all performing together on stage during the "Tramaine Hawkins' Four Decades in Gospel Music" event, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.
Date: October 20, 2007
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[TBAAL - Black Women's Artist Conference]

Description: Video from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their Black Women's Artist Conference, parts 1 - 6. The video features a panel of women talking about their experiences with dancing and performing during segregation. The panel explores how dance is connected to culture. The featured speakers are: Dr. Zelma George, Dr. Iba Jessie, Elizabeth Caplet, Dr. Pearl Primus, Dr. Glory Mann Scott, Dr. Jacqueline Bontemps, and Sonia Sanchez.
Date: June 21, 2022
Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes 14 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Devadasi : The Slave of God

Description: Devadasi is an abstraction of primitive dance rites for nine dancers and five percussionists. Though based on fertility rites and religious temple ceremonies, no actual representation of events is intended. It it approximately sixteen minutes and twenty seconds long, and is composed in six sections. Detailed choreography for the dancers is not included, but entrance and exit cues are shown, and the character of each dance is suggested by the music. Suggestion for lighting and costuming are also… more
Date: May 1977
Creator: Bales, W. Kenton
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Study of the Effect of a Creative Dance Program on the Physical Fitness Level of Mentally Retarded Subjects at Denton State School Denton,Texas

Description: The study was undertaken for the following purposes: 1. To determine the present level of physical fitness of a group of mentally retarded girls at Denton State School. 2. To determine the effect of a creative dance program, devised by the author, on the physical fitness level of a group of mentally retarded girls at Denton State School. 3. To determine the feasibility of the inclusion of creative dance in an overall physical education program for mentally retarded girls.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Bradford, Minnie M.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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