Guide to the Asian American Dance Performances collection
CEMA 135
Finding aid prepared by Callie Bowdish, Janet Chen, and Suzanne Im, 2013.
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Collections
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California, 93106-9010
Phone: (805) 893-3062
Email: special@library.ucsb.edu; URL: http://www.library.ucsb.edu/special-collections
2013 November 6
Title: Asian American Dance Performances collection
Identifier/Call Number: CEMA 135
Contributing Institution:
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
6.0 linear feet
(7 boxes: 1 document box, 4 albums, 2 flat box)
Date (inclusive): ca. 1974-2006
Abstract: The Asian American Dance Performances collection spans the years 1974 to 2006. The collection consists of posters, exhibit
pamphlets, DVD and videotapes, photographs and informational material about the organization.
Physical Location: Del Norte
Language of Materials: The collection is in English.
Access Restrictions
Service copies of audiovisual items may need to be made before viewing or listening. Please consult Special Collections staff
for further information.
Use Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given
on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item], Asian American Dance Performances archives, CEMA 135. Department of Special Collections, UC Santa
Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Jennifer Banta of the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center of behalf of Asian American Dance Performances, October
2011.
Processing Information
Processed by Callie Bowdish, Janet Chen, and Suzane Im 2013.
Administrative History
Asian American Dance Performances (AADP) is the oldest Asian American dance organization in the United States and the world.
Formerly known as the Asian American Dance Collective (AADC), it formed in 1974 in response to the civil rights activism and
racial tensions of the time, aiming to change the perception and participation of the Asian American diaspora in dance performance.
AADC provided low fee dance classes in the San Francisco Bay Area to promote an interest in and appreciation of dance in local
Asian American communities. The organization also created a supportive environment for Asian American artists to teach, choreograph,
and perform. In 1982, AADC formed a resident dance company called Unbound Spirit. Asian American Dance Collective became Asian
American Dance Performances (AADP) in 1992 due to a new understanding of the organisation's purpose. The organization now
focuses on supporting Asian American artists and arts administrators to enable Asian Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area
to express, interpret, and articulate their cultural heritage and experiences through dance. It also serves as a clearing
house for Asian American dancers to receive information and to network with other Asian American dance artists.
Much of AADP dance expression grew from the roots of classic and traditional dance to develop greater inclusion in the mainstream
forms of ballet and modern dance. A new era of multicultural activity re-examines the radical roots of tradition, including
contemporary artists developing fusion forms, and challenging the boundaries of diversity that thrive within the Asian American
landscape.
Adapted from:
Asian American Dance Performances. (2008). Mission Statement. Retrieved from: http://unboundspirit.wordpress.com/about/
Scope and Content
The Asian American Dance Performances collection covers the years 1974 to 2006. The collection spans 3.5 linear feet within
six boxes. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs from various dance performances. The collection also contains
posters, exhibit pamphlets, DVDs, tape videos, newsletters, and informational material about the organization.
There are five series: Organization records, Miscellaneous, Photos, Posters, and Videos. The Organization records and Miscellaneous
series include flyers, newsletters, organizational documents, programs and announcements and promotional materials. The photo
series contains four albums with various photos from practices, performances, and other events. There are also photos highlighting
individual performers. The Posters series has AADP posters and posters for specific performances. Some of the posters are
by Nancy Hom. The videos series includes various performances, AADP's 30th and an interview.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Hom, Nancy
Asian American theater -- California -- San Francisco
Dance California
Box 1, Folder 6-7
Programs and announcements
Box 1, Folder 13
Memorial document for Sachi
Album 2 - 5
Performance photo albums
1974- 2006
Oversize 7
Miscellaneous matted photos
Box 1, Folder 8-10, 18
Miscellaneous photos, slides and negative
Item V5022/DVD
AADP 30th
May 2004
General note
APICC USAA Festival
Item V5023/DVD
AADP promotional video
September 2006
Item V5024/DVD
All day permanent red
General note
SPINE in collaboration with DanceParadigm
Item V5025/DVD
All day permanent red interview
March 10, 2007
Item V5026/DVD
Asian American Dance Performances
Item V5027/DVD
Asian American Dance Performances Charya Burt
Item V5028/DVD
Beauty
May 5, 2006
General note
Nguyen Dance Company
Item V5031/DVD
DROP by Dandelion Dance Theater
September 1, 2007
General note
CELLspace commissioned by the Gerbode Foh.
Item V5032/DVD
Drum collection of Kim, Yong-Bar
Item V5033/DVD
Jade Bracelet, dream of the red mansion, precious concubine
March 24, 2005
General note
SF Main Library Diana Mina Chan
Item V5034/DVD
Performace (inner)views I-IV
April 7, 2006
General note
Janessa Clark/Kliterboy
Item V5035/DVD
Stream/Fest 2006
2006
General note
Counterpulse
Item V5036/DVD
Translations
June 9, 2006
Item V5037/VHS
AADP tradewinds source tapes (tape 1)
2005
Item V5038/VHS
AADP tradewinds source tapes (tape 2)
2005
Item V5039/VHS
AADP tradewinds source tapes (tape 3)
2005
Item V5040/VHS
AADP tradewinds source tapes (tape 4)
2005
Item V5042/VHS
Touch (Re-construction)
General note
Chorographed by Erin Okayama
Item V5043/BC
Unbound Spirit Dance Co.
General note
Cut 1 = Bad, grainy Cut 2 = usable
Item V5044/BC
Unbound Spirit Dance Co.
General note
Cut 1 = Bad, grainy Cut 2 = usable
Item V5045/DV
AADP tradewinds tape 1 clone
May 26, 2005
Item V5046/DV
AADP tradewinds tape 2 clone
May 26, 2005
Item V5047/DV
AADP tradewinds tape 3 clone
May 27, 2005
Item V5048/DV
AADP tradewinds tape 4 clone
May 27 & 28, 2005
Item V5049/DV
AADP tradewinds tape 5 clone
May 28, 2005
Item V5050/DV
AADP tradewinds tape 6 clone
Item V5051/DV
AADP tradewinds interviews tape 7 clone
Item V5052/DV
AADP translations tape 1 clone
June 17, 2005
Item V5053/DV
AADP translations tape 2 clone
June 18, 2005
Item V5054/DV
Tape 1: party + last dance
