Since 2004, the annual "Legends of Dance in Colorado" honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to dance in our state. 

In order to preserve the history, an oral history is recorded of all honorees, and with relevant photos and memorabilia, all are placed in The Dance Archive. Interviews are available online in our digital repository.

Access the Legends of Dance oral histories collection.
You can also select a specific honoree's oral history below.

Legends of Dance Honorees 

2020
Judy Bejarano
Nancy Cranbourne
Jan Justis
Chandra Kuykendall
Maria Vazquez
John "Mr. Tap" Williams

2019
David Andrews
Barbara Ellis
Karen Genoff-Campbell
Gregory Gonzales
Kim Robards

2018
Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop
Ana Claire
Denver Ballet Guild-Programs
Denver Ballet Guild-History
Nada Diachenko
Kathy Hill
Jane Spain

2017
Gene GeBauer
Celeste Grynberg
Maria Mosina
Fran Page
Deborah Reshotko
Damian Woetzel

2016
3rd Law Dance/Theater
Colorado Springs Dance Theatre
Judy Graese
Stephen Seifert
Nii Armah Sowah

2015
Garrett Ammon
Monica Hill
Jane Slusarski-Harris
Nancy Smith
Ingvar Sodal

2014
Gil Boggs
Rita Flores de Wallace
Noel Hefty
Howard Sayette
Debbie Stark
Hope Moore Waggoner

2013
John Bradford
Linda Kent
Tom Masterson
Susan Tracy