Syllabus / System Builder · Cultural Preserver · Community Builder
Bob Powers
Ballroom's Digital Archivist
Why They Matter
He made ballroom dance technical knowledge freely accessible online when it had previously been locked behind studio doors and expensive syllabi.
Known For
Biography
Bob Powers created one of the earliest and most comprehensive online databases of ballroom dance figures and technique, preserving and organizing syllabus content for the internet age.
As a syllabus / system builder, cultural preserver and community builder active during the Late 20th century and Contemporary eras, Bob left an indelible mark on Ballroom, Teaching / Dance Education across United States. They are particularly remembered for Online dance figure database, Stanford dance archive, Digital preservation.
Legacy & Impact
He made ballroom dance technical knowledge freely accessible online when it had previously been locked behind studio doors and expensive syllabi.
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