Welcome to the
CCDR Collections
at Arizona State University
Cross-Cultural Dance Resources Collections at ASU collects, preserves, and provides access to an extraordinary aggregation of research materials to support the interdisciplinary study of dance as a human universal and to enrich understanding of dance in all its societal functions and cultural contexts.
In addition to rare archival materials, the CCDR Collections at ASU contains over 15,000 monographs, as well as journals, photos, films, video and audio recordings, dolls, textiles, cultural artifacts, musical instruments, masks, costumes, puppets, and more.
Featured Collection
Sharon Lowen Collection
A collection of moving images and interview recordings documenting Sharon Lowen’s performances, teaching, and commentary on Indian dance forms,…
Featured Exhibit
Statues Collection Exhibit
This collection consists of realia objects, including decorative masks and figurines, which were used for classroom instruction by Allegra Fuller...
Recently Added Items
Unknown character - Allegra Fuller Snyder
"Wooden figurine, white with red headdress, character unknown, 12” Bali, Indonesia."
Hanuman- Allegra Fuller Snyder
"Wooden figurine, “Hanuman,” inscription on bottom says, “Anoman,” approx. 9.5” Bali, Indonesia"
"Hanuman" riding winged dragon - Allegra Fuller Snyder
"Wooden statue, “Hanuman” riding a winged dragon, 9.5”x16.5” Bali,
Indonesia (wings are detachable)."
