Amy Osgood papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Osgood
Scope and Content of the Collection
Fifteen videotapes of performances and rehearsals by choreographer Amy Osgood and her dance company, Osgood Dances, Inc. between 1980 and 1991. Performances locations identified in the collection include the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, Dance Theater Workshop in New York City, and MoMing Dance and Arts Center in Chicago. Many pieces include original music by Richard Woodbury, who was also a dancer. Other featured dancers include Tari Gallagher, Amy Osgood, David Puszczewicz, Roger Prenger, and Erika Garrison. Videos often include other technical performance information such as lighting design and costume credits.
Dates
- 1980-1991
Creator
- Osgood, Amy (Choreographer, Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Audiovisual recordings in this collection have been digitized and are available online. Access to the original videotapes is restricted.
Ownership and Literary Rights
The Amy Osgood papers are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.
Biography of Amy Osgood
White, American choreographer, teacher, dancer, and artist.
Amy Osgood grew up in LaGrange, Illinois, where she began her dance training with Edith Gibson and Joann Craig. She received her degree in modern dance from the University of Utah in 1974. Shortly thereafter, she joined Mordine and Company in Chicago. In 1978, Amy incorporated Osgood Dances, Inc., a professional performance company which toured to New York and Minneapolis. Prior to choreographing a workshop piece for the Hubbard Street Dance Company in the summer of 1985, Amy created dances for Jansdances, Bob Eisen and the Chicago Repertory Dance Ensemble. Amy taught technique and composition at the MoMing Dance and Arts Center in Chicago. After retiring from dance, she became a visual artist. She is married to composer-musician Richard Woodbury.
Amy Osgood grew up in LaGrange, Illinois, where she began her dance training with Edith Gibson and Joann Craig. She received her degree in modern dance from the University of Utah in 1974. Shortly thereafter, she joined Mordine and Company in Chicago. In 1978, Amy incorporated Osgood Dances, Inc., a professional performance company which toured to New York and Minneapolis. Prior to choreographing a workshop piece for the Hubbard Street Dance Company in the summer of 1985, Amy created dances for Jansdances, Bob Eisen and the Chicago Repertory Dance Ensemble. Amy taught technique and composition at the MoMing Dance and Arts Center in Chicago. After retiring from dance, she became a visual artist. She is married to composer-musician Richard Woodbury.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (15 videotapes)
Abstract
Fifteen videotapes of performances and rehearsals by choreographer Amy Osgood and her dance company, Osgood Dances, Inc., which was active in Chicago from the late 1970s to the late 1980s.
Organization
Materials are arranged chronologically.
Collection Stack Location
1 45 9
Provenance
Gift, Amy Osgood, 2002.
Processed by
Catherine Grandgeorge, 2022.
Creator
- Osgood, Amy (Choreographer, Person)
- Title
- Amy Osgood papers, 1980-1991
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Catherine Grandgeorge
- Date
- ©2022.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org