Joan Skinner papers, 1969-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Skinner, Joan
Title
Joan Skinner papers
Dates
1969-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.21 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
2600 (Accession No. 2600-001)
Summary
Clippings and writings of Joan Skinner and others
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Dancer, choreographer, and instructor in dance theory and technique.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Clippings review several of Skinner's and her dance company's performances. Writings primarily provide biographical information regarding her career and explicate her theory and style of dance.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged as received

Acquisition Information

Donor: Joan Skinner, December 1, 1976.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Thesis: Releasing Into Process: Joan Skinner and the Use of Imagery in Dance by Bridget Davis, University of Illinois, 1974Return to Top

Clippings (photocopies), undatedReturn to Top

Senior Thesis, General Studies 493: Image Pedagogy of the Skinner Releasing Technique: A Summary by Gail Lorien, 1975Return to Top

Manuscript: Art and Academia, 1969Return to Top

Papers of Her StudentsReturn to Top

Description Dates
The Effects of "Relaxation" and Exercise on Measures of Balance Coordination by Jacques W. Duringer
1976
Three Theories on Aspects of Releasing: The Strength Theory, The Energy Theory, The Imagination Theory by Dauna Koval
1973

Interviews and Writings, 1967, undatedReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Dance teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Dance--Technique
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Skinner, Joan--Archives