Interview with Deborah Fernandez
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Title
Interview with Deborah Fernandez
Date
May 28, 2024
Is Part Of
Skidmore Saratoga Memory Project
Description
Debra Fernandez began at Skidmore in 1990 after working in dance and theater in New York City and, for many years, at the Briansky summer dance program in Saratoga. She served as teacher, choreographer, performance director and Dance Department Chair. In this interview she discusses collegiality, diversity, dance science and development of the dance program into a department. Deb also explores her experience teaching dance during COVID, the influence of the Tang and Zankel on her work at Skidmore as well as some of the performances she directed. She retired in 2021.
Language
English (en)
Subject
Retiree Oral History Project
Type
Oral History
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Lynne Gelber
Interviewee
Deborah Fernandez
Location
Saratoga Springs, NY
Original Format
Audio Recording
Duration
43:22
Collection
Citation
“Interview with Deborah Fernandez,” Skidmore Saratoga Memory Project, accessed March 26, 2026, https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/document/1419.
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