Finding Aid for the Antony Balcena Papers LSC.0625
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Title: Antony Balcena papers
Creator:
Balcena, Anthony
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.0625
Physical Description:
8.0 Linear Feet
(16 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1974-2001
Abstract: Antony Galindo Balcena, a Mexican-American, was born in Lompoc, California on April 30, 1954 and died in Los Angeles, California
on November 23, 1995. Antony Balcena, (also known as Tony Balcena) was an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and Gay and
AIDS activist. He was known for his unique choreographic style and, through his life, he created and performed intimate and
controversial performances such as "Dudes" and "Shell of Flesh." This collection documents the life and work of Balcena as
a choreographer, dancer, and Gay and AIDS activists.
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Gift of Griffin, Michael, 2002.
Preferred Citation
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Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
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Biography
Antony Galindo Balcena, a Mexican-American, was born in Lompoc, California on April 30, 1954. Antony Balcena, (also known
as Tony Balcena) was an accomplished dancer, choreagrapher and Gay and AIDS activist.
Balcena started taking dance classes at the Riverside Ballet Arts Theater, Riverside, California, in the early 1970s. In 1974
he decided to audition at the Juilliard School of Dancing and was accepted, and later earned his B.F.A. in 1977. He continued
his studies and got a M.A. in Dance from UCLA in 1984 and a M.F.A. in Dance from Arizona State University in 1992.
Balcena began his dancing and choreographic career in New York City where he worked on and off Broadway. Balcena dancing style
was influenced by the work of Daniel Lewis, who taught him the Limon technique. He worked with Daniel Lewis Dance Repertory
Company from 1975 to 1981. Balcena's career covered dancing and bodybuilding. He worked as a professional bodybuilding coach
for many years. From 1983 to 1990, he staged and choreographed several bodybuilding competitions (Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia,
Mr. America and Mr. Universe).
In the 1980s, Balcena returned to Los Angeles where he worked with Sarah Elgart and Co. (1982) as a dancer and eventually
became Assistant Director. In 1989 and 1990 he participated in the Los Angeles Dance Kaleidoscope presenting several dancing
productions (e.g. "Dudes"). During the 1990s he also choreographed several controversial works about AIDS (e.g. "Shell of
Flesh," "AIDS! The Musical"). He also worked as assistant choreographer for films such as "Earth Girls Are Easy" and "Rented
Lips."
Balcena received several awards and honors during his career. In 1991, he won a choreographic award from the Nuevo L.A. Chicano
Danceworks Festival, and an Award of Merit from the Juilliard School Alumni Association's Los Angeles chapter. He also worked
for several years (1983-1993) as an instructor at Loyola Marymount University, Cal State University San Bernardino, and Plaza
de La Raza, a Mexican cultural arts center. In 1994, he joined the Dance faculty at Arizona State University. He died on November
23, 1995 of complications resulting from AIDS.
Sources:
ASU Insight, October 21, 1991.
AIDS! The Musical program brochure, ca. 1991.
DUDES, Press release, 1989
OLIO, Sunday, March 28, 1982 Vol. 6. No. 4
AIDS Wall in Protest, http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Heights/3957/
The Estate Project for Artist with AIDS, http://www.artistswithaids.org/artforms/dance/catalogue_index.html
Mike and Tony, documentary by Wm. Grimes, 2001.
Different names used by or used for Balcena:
Anthony Balcena, Antony Balcena, Tony Balcena, and Anthony Galindo Balcena.
Scope and Content
This collection includes videotapes and audiotapes of Antony Balcena's choreographic work from 1974 to 1995. It also consists
of publications (novels and newspapers clippings), unpublished materials (theses and typed manuscripts), production materials
(programs, flyers, postcard ads), photographs, and slides relating to the life and work of Antony Balcena. A variety of publicity
materials (flyers, photographs) to promote his choreographic work supplement this collection.
Organization and Arrangement
The collection was originally arranged in boxes with books, typed manuscripts, photographs and video and audiotapes without
any apparent order. The series names were assigned by the processor. The collection was arranged in the following series:
1. Publications (Books, Newspapers clippings)
2. Unpublished Papers (Typed manuscripts, theses)
3. Slides
4. Photographs
5. Videotapes (VHS, BR20 and BR30 tapes)
6. Audiotapes (5" and 7" audiotapes)
7. Production Papers (programs, flyers, postcards ads, publicity photographs)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Mexican American dancers -- United States -- Archives.
Choreographers -- United States -- Archives.
Balcena, Antony--Archives.
box 12, folder 1
Choreographic Music
1974
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape titled: "In Time of Conflict" Note reads: 1971 by Larry Delinger Chored: Antony Balcena Juillard 1974.
box 12, folder 2
Chiten, Paul
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape titled: "Spirit of LA" by Paul Chitens
box 12, folder 3
Delinger, Larry
1975-1976
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape titled: "Delinger" Note reads: Sitting Delinger Quietus © Larry Delinger 1975-1976. All rights reserved. 7
1/2 ips mono 2 tracks side 1 only.
box 12, folder 4
Partch, Harry
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape. Side I has Harry Partch talking about the unique instruments he had created. Side II, titled "Delusion of
the Fury," has music composed by Harry Partch and conducted by Danlee Mitchell. The tape included a card with the information
about the recording.
box 12, folder 5
Partch, Harry
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape. Continuation of the previous audiotape [Box 12 F. 4.] Titled "Delusion of The Fury (A Ritual of Dreams &
Delusion)". Side III and Side IV has music from this composion by Harry Patch and conducted by Danlee Mitchell. The tape included
a card with the information about the recording.
box 12, folder 6
Posing Music
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape titled: "Posing Music for Jessica and Frekas. 000- Part 1 0560 Part 2." Note reads: 15 ips 4 tracks.
box 12, folder 7
Various Choreographic Music
ca. 1984
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape titled: "Chiten and Arboretum/zoo" Note reads: Composed and Performed by Paul Chiten. Choreographed by Antony
Balcena. "Radha"--7 1/2 track; "Going" 7 1/2 track; Loyola Marymount University. "Arboretum Zoo;" "Accidental Suicide;" "Oscillae;"
"Chiten" 7 1/2 4 Track Tale out. 7.5 ips 1/4 track stereo heads.
box 13, folder 1
La Malinche music
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
5 in. audiotape titled: "La Malinche." Note reads: 7 1/2 ips 1/4 track stereo Rehearsal only. Good music.
box 13, folder 2
Agent Orange Nightmare Music
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape titled: "Agent Orange Nightmare" Note reads: Choreographer: Antony Balcena. Music: Mark Schafer and "Two Poems"
etude Op 42 #3 by Alexander Scriaban/Performed by Vladimir Horowitz. 15 stereo 1/2 track Tail Out.
box 13, folder 3
Choreographic Music and a letter
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
7 in. audiotape titled: "Simon" Note reads: 7 1/2 ips 1/2 track mono copy. A letter was included inside the tape. Letter re:
suggestion using the music for a choreography by Balcena. It is signed by Dianne.
Photographs
Scope and Contents note
Photographs (black and white and color), negatives and positives
box 1, folder 7
Dancing Pictures
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Color prints (4" x 6") of some theatical production with Balcena dancing together with other people. Positives (test sheets)
of a selection of the same pictures. The folder also includes negatives of same pictures.
Positives of selected pictures taken by Steven Baratz © 414 Riverdale Dr. Glendale 91204. 818-240-5189. Negatives probably
taken by Raymond Garcia 931-8037.
box 4, folder 1
Various Photographs
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Prints without labels and dates that can identify the pictures with the people portrayed in them. Two photos do have the name
of the photographers.
Production Papers
Scope and Contents note
Production Papers (programs, photos, negatives and other related materials of a theatrical production)
box 1, folder 6
Dudes, AIDS! The Musical, DART company
1980, 1989, 1991, 1994
Scope and Contents note
Production materials from two different musical production directed and choreographed by Antony Balceda, "Dudes" (1991) and
"AIDS! The Musical" (1989). Re: AIDS epidemic. The folder includes brochures, photos, positives (test sheets) and correspondence
related to these productions and a dance group called DART Company.
box 2, folder 3
Publicity Materials
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Prints, flyers and programs for different productions (e.g. "Men," "Dudes," and "Image of Hope").
box 2, folder 6
Programs and Publicity Material
1982-1994, broken series
Scope and Contents note
Programs, flyers and postcards from a variety of choreographies and/or musical plays that Balcena participated, e.g. "The
Feast of All Souls;" "Oscillate;" "Annual Spring Dance Concert" at Loyola Marymount (1985, 1990-1991, 1993); "Crossed Lines;"
"Brigadoon;" "Mi Hija, Mi Hermano;" "Dudes;" "AIDS! The Musical!." There are several programs from the Sara Elgart & Company
where Balcena was a dancer and Assistant Choreographer.
Publications
Scope and Contents note
Publications include: books, magazines, newspapers (whole or clippings), publicity materials (business cards, advertising
postcards, brochures), and Press Releases.
box 1, folder 8
Publicity Materials
1977, 1991
Scope and Contents note
Advertising postcards for the musical play, "AIDS! The Musical" in 1991. Brochures from the Juilliard School on their dance
works in 1977. Balcena business cards for his Hollywood studio.
box 1, folder 9
Griffin, Michael
1990, 1995
Scope and Contents note
Letter to the Los Angeles Times editor responding to an article written by Elaine Minamide (also included) re: homophobia.
Editorial pages of the Los Angeles Times. Excerpts for Griffin novel titled "Nationwide Butterpump."
box 1, folder 11
Press Releases and Newspapers Reviews
1989-1993
Scope and Contents note
Three Press Releases: "Dudes" (1989), "Shell of Flesh/Silence to Say Goodby" (1993), and "Shell of Flesh," as part of the
Day Without Art (1990). Newspapers Reviews of different musical plays: "Dance Kaleidoscope: Shell of Flesh" (1989), "Agent
Orange Nightmare," and "Shell of Flesh" (1990). Newspapers articles re: Promotion of Day Without Art as part of World AIDS
Awareness week (1991, 1993), Balcena going to Arizona State University (ASU) as a graduate student (1991). There are two (2)
black and white photographs used as part of the publicity for "Dudes." One was taken in 1994 at ASU by James Corwlin and another
one, n.d., was taken by Raymond Garcia. Also, Balcena's resume updated to 1990.
James Cowlin photo included his address and the negative info: Image Enterprises 751 E. Belmont Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020, 602-944-3266,
© 1994.
box 2, folder 1
Newspapers Reviews and Programs Materials
1989-1993
Scope and Contents note
Reviews for the musical plays "Dudes" and "AIDS! The Musical!" Photos and flyers for "Dudes." Program for the musical play
"West Side Story: A Charity Parody."
Publicity photo by Raymond Garcia.
box 2, folder 2
Newspapers reviews, Articles, Press Releases
1977-1993, broken series
Scope and Contents note
The folders have several newspapers, whole and clippings, with articles and reviews of Balcena choreographies, dancing roles,
boydbuilding jobs, and AIDS activism activities in which he was involved. Articles re: AIDS plays and charities; jobs at Loyola
Marymount in Los Angeles and Arizona State University (ASU) at Tempe; acquiring degree at ASU; Daniel Lewis Dance Company.
Reviews re: "Shell of Flesh," "Dudes," "AIDS! The Musical," "West Hollywood Story: A Charity Parody," "Gee, I'm really not
supposed to be here." Press release re: "Shell of Flesh," "Shard Psalm Triptych." There is also publicity materials such as
advertising postcards, and photographs.
box 2, folder 4
Newspaper reviews and interview
1982, 1990, 1992-1993
Scope and Contents note
3 newspaper reviews (e.g. "Mi Hija, Mi Hermano;" "Shell of Flesh;" "Shard Psalm Tryptych") and a newspaper interview with
Balcena in 1982.
box 2, folder 5
AIDS Activism
1987, 1990, 1994
Scope and Contents note
Newspapers clipping of news re: ACT-UP and other gays and AIDS activist groups re: protesting Government policies against
HIV/AIDS infected people; news of AIDS conferences. ACT-UP and Gay and Lesbian group handbooks.
box 1, folder 3
Various Dance Performance Slides
1977-1978
Scope and Contents note
40 slides of various dance performances taken between 1977-1978.
box 1, folder 5
Various Dance Performance Slides
1978
Scope and Contents note
5 slides of various dance performances taken in September and October of 1978.
Unpublished Papers
Scope and Contents note
Unpublished Materials (thesis, school papers)
box 1, folder 1
M.A. Thesis
1984
Scope and Contents note
A copy of the Anthony (Galindo) Balcena Master of Arts' thesis, from the University of California, Los Angeles, titled "Literature
into Dance: The Aesthetics of Yukio Mishima."
box 1, folder 2
MFA's Thesis
1992
Scope and Contents note
A copy of the Antony Balcena Master of Fine Arts's thesis, from Arizona State University, titled "Shard Phalm Triptych."
box 1, folder 4
Santería: A Kinesthetic Profile
1992
Scope and Contents note
A school paper titled "Santería: A Kinesthetic Profile" done for the course Music of the Caribbean MHL 598, Dr. Ted Solis,
instructor.
box 1, folder 10
Dead Lungs Breathe
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
A short story called "Dead Lung Breathe," inside a longer typed manuscript. First page is numbered 176 and last page is numbered
181.
box 3, folder 1
Kicks in the Eye
1996
Scope and Contents note
Typed manuscript of the novel "Kicks in the Eye" by M. Dylan Griffin. Included a Author's Note that dedicated the novel to
Anthony Balcena. One of the main characters in the novel, Gabe, is based on Balcena.
Videotapes
Scope and Contents note
VHS, BR20, BR30 tapes
box 3, folder 2
Choreographies
1993
Scope and Contents note
2 VHS tapes with choreographies by Balcena. One is titled, "Antony Balcena, Movement Director/Choreographer-Sample Reel" (Sample
of works such as Fashion and Rock Videos, Bodybuilding and Playboy) and other tape is titled, "HIGHWAYS: Razorblades, Lightbulbs
and A Royal Heart" (Sat. 3/6/93).
box 3, folder 3
Choreographies
1993
Scope and Contents note
2 VHS tapes with choreographies, one by Balcena and another by Sarah Elgart. One is titled, "Tony - AIDS Day 12-1-93- A.S.U."
and the other is titled "Pushing Back-- Sara Elgart KCET Excerpt--Judy Garland."
box 4, folder 2
Documentary, Book and Choreography
1990, 2001
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. A documentary short (2001) by Wm. Grimes titled "Mike and Tony." Re: Balcena's AIDS diagnosis, last days in
hospice, his relationship with Mike (Michael) Griffin. And a video of the dance-play "Shard Psalm Tryptych" created and choreographed
by Antony Balcena. The folder also included a book by Michael Griffin (1990) titled "Nationwide Butterpump." Excerpts from
this book--which is marked throughout with yellow post-it notes--were used in the dance-play "Shard Psalm Tryptych."
The yellow post-it notes marked the pages where text was taken for the play.
box 4, folder 3
Choreographies
1988, 1991
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Westlake School for Girls Westside Story" 3/18/88 Length: 1:59:53 Bill Walter. The other is
titled: "Balliano Presents: Dances and Songs from Il Decamerone Di Boccaccio." 6/25/91 /#6722/ 38 minutes.
box 4, folder 4
Dances and Choreographies
1991
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "1991 Annual Spring Concert" and the second video is titled: "TV tape" [modern ballet taped
from TV.]
box 4, folder 5
Choreographies
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Love Letters Excerpt by Sarah Elgart." Rehersal choreography. The other is titled: "Rooms"
a dance-play.
box 5, folder 1
Choreographies
1983-1986, 1991
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Choreographies" by Antony Balcena. The video includes these choreographies: "Oscillate" 83-84
UCLA; "Mishima" '84 UCLA; "Arboretum Zoo" '85 LMU; "Radha" '86 LMU; "America is Waiting" (Elgart) LMU '86. The second video
is titled: Antony Balcena "Agent Orange Nightmare" (8:03): "Iscukkate":(12:26) 4/11/91 Loyola Marymount U.
UCLA= University of California, Los Angeles. LMU= Loyola Marymount University.
box 5, folder 2
Choreographies
1986, 1989
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Intro Choreo Modern III Videolog" 10-9-89. And the other tape is titled: "Choreographer Showcase
'86 w/Dudes."
box 5, folder 3
Choreographies
1987
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Tony 3-87 Work" and the second tape is titled: "The Waldstein Sonata Indianapolis Theatre."
box 5, folder 4
Choreographies
1993
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Collection of Older Works - Oscillate- Excerpts of Rooms. ASU 11/93." Alternate titled: "Mi
Hija Mi Hermano Christ" and written over in black marker COW. Second tape is titled: "NC School of the Arts The Curtain Rises
Dub of BC4551."
box 6, folder 1
Choreographies and Sample Work
ca. 1984
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Various Choreographies SE (Sarah Elgart) & Co." Intro/Crowds "Kalisdescope" '84. "Marrying
the Hangman," "Bugle Boy/UNO;" "Daffy Fashion Video/Lifes a Beach." The second tape is titled: "Antony Balcena, Movement Director/Choreographer-Sample
Reel." The tape includes the following samples: "Fashion Videos," "Rock Video," "Bodybuilding," "Playboy."
box 6, folder 2
Choreography and Conference
1991
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Forum For New Art" 11-12-91 ASU, the other is the other is titled: "Winter Crane- Monk Solo."
box 6, folder 3
Choreographies
1993
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Tony Balcena #114 Bags" and the other is titled: "Mi Hermano, Mi Hija" By Antony Balcena April
14, 1993. 13:10
box 6, folder 4
Choreographies
1993-1994
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: Antony Balcena "Men's Trio" with comments on the cover that reads: Balcena- Choreography Chiten,
Rehearsal of New Work, Added Works. Second tape is titled: "Oscillate 2nd 1/2" using for DART '93-94 Tour. On inside label
a note that reads: "Oscillate": Antony Balcena 1979 Music Philp Glass.
box 7, folder 1
Adult Movie and Choreography
1989
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled "Rites of Winter," an adult movie copyrighted to Vivid Videos Inc. Second video is titled: Antony
Balcena Choreographer "Bastard Reel' 5/89.
box 7, folder 2
Adult Movie and Choreographies
1991
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is an Adult movie titled "Rednecks Working." Second video is titled: Antony Balcena "Agent Orange Nightmare"
(Solo) 8:03 and "Oscillate" (Group) 12:26.
box 7, folder 3
Choreographies
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Scratch." The choreography with Balcena started in video the time counter of 350. Second tape
is titled: "Margaret."
box 7, folder 4
Family Gathering and Choreography
1991-1993
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "For Tony July 24, 1993." A family gathering with Balcena present with friends and family. Second
tape is titled: "Antony Balcena Excerpts selected to demostrate various styles of choreography." "Guilt" (Excerpt from "Shard
Psalm Triptych") (Spoken Word) 1992 Arizona State University Dance Laboratory. "Oscillate" (Lyrical) 1991 Loyola Marymound
University and "Agent Orange Nightmare" (Social/Political) 1991 Loyola Marymound University.
box 8, folder 1
Choreographies
1984-1985
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Various Choreographies: Chiten, Radja (Rehearsal) New Oscillate, Added Loyola Works." On inside
label note reads: Loyola Marymount 1984 "Chiten," Rehearsal New "Oscillate" @ Loyola 1985. On outside tape sleeve note reads:
Antony Balcena "Men's Trio" (10:36) 4/26/88. Second video titled: "Work Tape." Re: Balcena choreography working tape.
box 8, folder 2
Adult movies
1984, 1989
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. Both are adult movies. One is titled "The Rites of Fall" and the other is titled "WM. Higgins' Class Reunion."
box 8, folder 3
Sample Reels
1987-1988
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. Both made by Vista Media in different dates (09/24/87) and (04/27/88). Both tapes are VHS Dub, time length
5:24.
box 8, folder 4
AIDS! The Musical! Part 1 and 2
1991
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. Both are titled: "AIDS! The Musical!" One is part 1 of 2 and the second is part 2 of 2. The rest of the labels
reads: First Incarnation High Ways August 1991 Program Material Copyright 1991 All Right Reserve. Written in red pen (on both
tapes): David Stanley's
box 9, folder 1
TV Shows and Movie
1984, 1986
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Kooky Classics with Shari Lewis." A MGM/UA Home video, time length: approx. 54 minutes. Second
video is titled: "Reg E Rock" A Security Pacific Video, time length: 12:00 minutes.
box 9, folder 2
Choreography and Musical Play
1989, 1994
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "DART Tour '94 Dobson High." Second tape is a musical play titled: Alan Nicholson in "Love Can
Make You Crazy!" © 1989 Baskerville Productions.
box 9, folder 3
Dancing and Modeling Tapes
1987-1988, 1991
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "La Blanca 1987/1988" Re: modeling. Time length: 60:00. The second tape is titled: "The Girls
of The Cabaret Royale." Time length 57:05. Playboy Enterprises,Inc. 10/22/91.
box 9, folder 4
Sample Reel and Dance Excerpts
1988-1989
Scope and Contents note
A Master Broadcast Videocassette and a VHS tape. The master is titled: "Antony Balcena, Movement Director/Choreographer-Sample
Reel." The tape includes the following samples: "Fashion Videos," "Rock Video," "Bodybuilding," and "Playboy." The VHS tape
is titled: "Rooms"--Excerpts in Order for LMU Dance Tour 1988-89. "Intro Going" * "Womens Trio" (Day Dream), "Woman's Solo"
(Escape) "Sextet" (Desire) "Outro" (Finalí).
box 10, folder 1
Choreographies
1986-1987, 1990
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One tape is titled: "Sarah Elgart and Company Excerpts from Cmpany Repertoire": "Marrying the Handman," "Strategies,"
"Recess" and a broadcast version of "Deeper Reasons"(1986-87). Second tape is titled: "Shell of Flesh/Silence to Say Good-bye."
Day w/o Art. Cal Museum of Photography Antony Balcena 12/1/90 c/o ASU Depart of Dance box# 870304.
box 10, folder 2
Choreographies
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One tape is titled: "Danceteller Presents "Before Forever" a dance" re: living with AIDS. Running Time: 81
minutes. Second tape is titled: "1. Waldstein 2. Trio."
box 10, folder 3
Choreographies
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes with three different versions of the dance-play "Mi Hija, Mi Hermano." One tape is titled: "2 Diff Versions
Mi Hija Mi Hermano." Second tape is titled: "Mi Hija, Mi Hermano" (Stacey) © A. Balcena.
box 10, folder 4
Documentary and Choreography
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is a documentary titled: "Common Threads Stories from the Quilt: The fabric of lives joined together by
a shared fate: AIDS" Narrated by Dustin Hoffman. Second tape is a dance-play titled: "AIDS! The Musical! Reheasals!"
box 11, folder 1
Choreographies
1987
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One is titled: "Candice Solo & End," "Mi Hija, Mi Hermano." Second tape is titled: "Spring Dance Concert 1987."
box 11, folder 2
Rock Video and TV Shows
1987-1988
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One tape is titled: "Stock Exchange" [cabaret show] and "Louise Hay on Oprah Winfry". Second tape is titled:
"Hot Sauce" Thomas Dolby 4:15, Antony Balcena choreographer.
box 11, folder 3
Music Video Choreography and Fashion Video
1986, 1988
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One tape is a choreography for a music video titled: Garron "Urban Gypsy" 1. Vertical 2. Horizontal [refers
to camera shoots]. The second video is titled: "Life's a Beach Surfgear Fashion Video."
box 11, folder 4
Shows Recording
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
Two VHS tapes. One tape is titled: "Liza" (Naomi Simms) Re: Liza Minelli impersonation. Second tape is titled: "50's Madison-Rock-Rock."
Re: excerpts of movies about the 50's music and dance.
box 13, folder 4
Sarah Elgart & Co.
1982-1984
Scope and Contents note
A KCA 30 videotape [master]. Three recording. 1) "American is Waiting" & "Crows" (1982, 1984) As performed at John Anson Ford
Theatre (9:12) 2) "Marrying the Hangman" (1983) As performed at Japan American Theatre for California Olimpic Dance Festival
6/84. (11:00).
box 14, folder 1
Choreographies
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
A KCS 20BR videotape. Video taped by Keanne Slater at Loyola Marymount College [University]. Recording titled: "Oscillate"
and "No More Words."
box 14, folder 2
Choreographies
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
KCS 20 videotape. Video titled: "Oscillate"; "Mishima--Tony"
box 14, folder 3
Choreography Accidental Suicide
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
KCS 20BR videotape. Video titled: "Accidental Suicide."
box 14, folder 4
The Ricardo Simmones Cho
n.d.
Scope and Contents note
KCS 20 videotape. Titled: "The Ricardo Simones Cho Antony Balcena."
box 14, folder 5
Sarah Elgart & Co.
1987-1988
Scope and Contents note
KCS 20BR videotape. It contains several musical productions: 1)"Strategies" 2)"Marrying the Hangman" 3)"Recess" 4)"Deeper
Reasons," produced and performanced by the Sarah Elgart & Co.
box 15, folder 1
Choreography The Grand Poser
1983
Scope and Contents note
UCA-15 videotape from Ashfield Film Lab. Film to Video. Title: "Antony Balcena 10-3-83 Antony Balcena/Choreographer Excerpts
from 'The Grand Poser'"
box 15, folder 2
Winter Dance Thesis
1983
Scope and Contents note
KCA 30BR videotape. Title: "Mishima" Note reads: Antony Balcena Winter Dance Thesis 1983. 485B/5965 (Clarke) 17 Minutes. Color
Channel 1.
box 16, folder 1
Lyon, Lisa
1984
Scope and Contents note
KCA 60BR videotape. Title: "Lisa Lyon: Live at the Laforet Museum" Note reads: Tokyo Japan Mar 29-AP 8, 1984. Contemporary
Alchemy/Evolution Ritual. Tape 1.
box 16, folder 2
Lyon, Lisa
1984
Scope and Contents note
KCA 60BR videotape. Title: "Lisa Lyon: Live at the Laforet Museum" Note reads: Tokyo Japan Mar 29-AP 8, 1984. Contemporary
Alchemy/Evolution Ritual. Tape 2.