Description
James Wilford Penrod (1934-2019) was a
dancer, choreographer, and Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Irvine's
Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Collection materials include teaching materials,
manuscripts, programs, clippings, correspondence, photographs, audiovisual materials, and
posters.
Background
James Wilford Penrod (1934-2019) was a dancer, choreographer, and Professor Emeritus at the
University of California, Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts. He received his B.A. in
English Literature from the University of Southern California (USC), his M.F.A. in Dance
from UC Irvine, and his Certified Movement Analyst certificate from the Laban Institute of
Movement Studies. Penrod was a founding member of UCI's Department of Dance, where he began
his career in 1966 at the invitation of Eugene Loring. Together with Loring they helped
establish a model for American university dance programs, for which UCI is now recognized
for its dance practice, theory, and choreography. Penrod served as Department Chair
(1980-1989) and Associate Dean (2003, 2005). He is the author of Movement for the
Performing Artist and co-author of The Dancer Prepares with Janice
Plastino. He taught Movement Analysis, Laban Studies, and choreography.
Extent
7.1 Linear Feet
(6 record cartons, 1 18" flat box, and 1 oversize
folder)
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of California. Copyrights are retained by the
creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please
contact the University Archivist.
Availability
The collection is processed and open for research. Access to original audiovisual materials
is restricted; researchers may request listening/viewing copies.