Happendance records
Scope and Contents
The Happendance records contain posters, programs, photographs, correspondence, news clippings, and administrative records relating to the dance company and Diane Newman's dance endeavors.
Dates
- Creation: 1975 - 2015
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is retained by the authors of the items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. For photocopy and duplication requests, please contact the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries.
Biographical / Historical
Happendance is an East Lansing-based modern dance company founded in June 1976 by Diane Newman. At the time of its founding, it was the only modern dance company in the area. It has been supported by the Michigan Council for the Arts, Greater Lansing Area Dance Council, Modern Dance Workshop, and Michigan State University. It frequently performed original choreography in outdoor venues and local schools. Diane Newman earned a B. A. (minor in dance) and M. A. from Michigan State University. In addition to founding Happendance, she teaches ballet and modern dance, coaches competitive ice skating, is a freelance choreographer, and managed her family's dancewear store.
Extent
5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by Diane Newman in 2018.
Processing Information
Lydia Tang processed this collection in 2019.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Happendance records
- Status
- 3 Ready For Cataloging
- Author
- Lydia Tang
- Date
- 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository