Ann Arbor Dance Theatre.

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A local repertory dance company.

From the description of Ann Arbor Dance Theatre records, 1963-1977. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421618

The Ann Arbor Dance Theatre was created in 1963 as a repertory dance company. Its founder, Elizabeth Weil, also served as early artistic director. The staff and performers were comprised entirely of volunteers. As a community based company, it was one of the few adult, professionally directed modern dance groups to be organized in this manner.

As a repertory dance company, performances by the Theatre included original, contemporary compositions. These dances were created by a number of individuals who served as the Theatre's choreographers. The company was inactive during several seasons in the 1970's, but was revived for the 1975-1976 calender by Linda Peck and Alice Hinterman. During 1977-1978 it ceased to exist, and Dance Theatre II emerged as its successor.

From the guide to the Ann Arbor Dance Theatre records, 1963-1977, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)

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Active 1963

Active 1977

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