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Ailes Gilmour
Ailes Gilmour (b. January 27, 1912; d. April 16, 1993) was a Japanese American dancer who was one of the young pioneers of the American Modern Dance movement of the 1930s.
Ailes Gilmour (b. January 27, 1912; d. April 16, 1993) was a Japanese American dancer who was one of the young pioneers of the American Modern Dance movement of the 1930s.
Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey, Jr. was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York.
Alvin Ailey, Jr. was an American choreographer and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York.
Alwin Nikolais
Alwin Nikolais (November 25, 1910 in Southington, Connecticut – May 8, 1993) was an American choreographer.
Alwin Nikolais (November 25, 1910 in Southington, Connecticut – May 8, 1993) was an American choreographer.
Ana Sanchez-Colberg
Ana Sánchez-Colberg (born October 16, 1962) is a London-based Puerto Rican choreographer and dancer.
Ana Sánchez-Colberg (born October 16, 1962) is a London-based Puerto Rican choreographer and dancer.
Andy Blankenbuehler
Andy Blankenbuehler (b. March 7, 1970) is an American dancer, choreographer and director primarily for stage and concerts.
Andy Blankenbuehler (b. March 7, 1970) is an American dancer, choreographer and director primarily for stage and concerts.
Anna Sokolow
Anna Sokolow (February 9, 1910, Hartford, Connecticut – March 29, 2000 in New York City, New York) was a Jewish American dancer and choreographer.
Anna Sokolow (February 9, 1910, Hartford, Connecticut – March 29, 2000 in New York City, New York) was a Jewish American dancer and choreographer.
Annabelle Gamson
Annabelle Gamson is a renowned American dancer and choreographer.
Annabelle Gamson is a renowned American dancer and choreographer.
Arnie Zane
Arnie Zane (September 26, 1947 – March 30, 1988) was an American photographer, choreographer, and dancer.
Arnie Zane (September 26, 1947 – March 30, 1988) was an American photographer, choreographer, and dancer.
Astad Deboo
Astad Deboo (आस्ताद देबू; born 1947) is an Indian contemporary and choreographer, who employs his training in Indian classical dance forms of Kathak as well as Kathakali to create a dance form t...
Astad Deboo (आस्ताद देबू; born 1947) is an Indian contemporary and choreographer, who employs his training in Indian classical dance forms of Kathak as well as Kathakali to create a dance form t...
Barton Mumaw
Barton Mumaw was an American dancer born on August 20, 1912 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Barton Mumaw was an American dancer born on August 20, 1912 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Becky Umeh
Becky Umeh (born December 21, 1973) is a Nigerian artistic director, choreographer, singer, actress, and dancer.
Becky Umeh (born December 21, 1973) is a Nigerian artistic director, choreographer, singer, actress, and dancer.
Beverly Schmidt Blossom
Beverly Schmidt Blossom (born 1926) is an American modern dancer, choreographer and teacher.
Beverly Schmidt Blossom (born 1926) is an American modern dancer, choreographer and teacher.
Bill Cratty
Bill Cratty (February 28, 1951 - September 9, 1998) was an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Bill Cratty (February 28, 1951 - September 9, 1998) was an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Bill T. Jones
Bill T. Jones (born February 15, 1952) is an American artistic director, choreographer and dancer.
Bill T. Jones (born February 15, 1952) is an American artistic director, choreographer and dancer.
Bulbul Chowdhury
Bulbul Chowdhury, born Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury (Jan 1, 1919 – May 17, 1954), was a Bengali dancer of British India, and later East Pakistan.
Bulbul Chowdhury, born Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury (Jan 1, 1919 – May 17, 1954), was a Bengali dancer of British India, and later East Pakistan.
Camille A. Brown
Camille A. Brown (b. 1979) is an American contemporary dancer and choreographer.
Camille A. Brown (b. 1979) is an American contemporary dancer and choreographer.
Caren Marsh Doll
Caren Marsh Doll (born April 6, 1919) is an American actress and dancer who was Judy Garland's stand-in for The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Caren Marsh Doll (born April 6, 1919) is an American actress and dancer who was Judy Garland's stand-in for The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Carmen De Lavallade
Carmen De Lavallade (born March 6, 1931) is a dancer, choreographer, professor and stage and film actress.
Carmen De Lavallade (born March 6, 1931) is a dancer, choreographer, professor and stage and film actress.
Charles Augins
Charles Augins was born in Virginia.
Charles Augins was born in Virginia.
Choi Seung-hee
Choi Seung-hee (; November 24, 1911 – August 8, 1969) was a leading Korean modern dancer.
Choi Seung-hee (; November 24, 1911 – August 8, 1969) was a leading Korean modern dancer.
Christine Dakin
Christine Dakin, dancer - teacher - director, a foremost exponent of the Martha Graham repertory and technique, is known for her performances of Ms. Graham's roles and for those created for her ...
Christine Dakin, dancer - teacher - director, a foremost exponent of the Martha Graham repertory and technique, is known for her performances of Ms. Graham's roles and for those created for her ...
Christopher Gillis
Christopher Gillis (February 26, 1951 in Montreal – August 7, 1993 in New York City) was an important gay male dancer and choreographer and member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company.
Christopher Gillis (February 26, 1951 in Montreal – August 7, 1993 in New York City) was an important gay male dancer and choreographer and member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company.
Daniel Ezralow
Daniel Ezralow is a dancer and choreographer.
Daniel Ezralow is a dancer and choreographer.
Daniel Nagrin
Daniel Nagrin (May 22, 1917 – December 29, 2008) was an American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, and author.
Daniel Nagrin (May 22, 1917 – December 29, 2008) was an American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, and author.
David Neumann
David Emil Neumann (born October 5, 1941) is a politician in the Canadian province of Ontario.
David Emil Neumann (born October 5, 1941) is a politician in the Canadian province of Ontario.
Deborah Hay
Deborah Hay is an experimental choreographer working in the field of postmodern dance.
Deborah Hay is an experimental choreographer working in the field of postmodern dance.
Deborah Jinza Thayer
Deborah Jinza Thayer is an award-winning choreographer, dancer, and artistic director of Movement Architecture, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Deborah Jinza Thayer is an award-winning choreographer, dancer, and artistic director of Movement Architecture, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Donald McKayle
Donald McKayle (born July 6, 1930, New York City) is an African American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and writer best known for creating socially conscious concert works durin...
Donald McKayle (born July 6, 1930, New York City) is an African American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and writer best known for creating socially conscious concert works durin...
Donna Uchizono
Donna Uchizono is a Japanese American dancer and choreographer.
Donna Uchizono is a Japanese American dancer and choreographer.
Donya Feuer
Donya Feuer was an American dancer, choreographer and a pioneer of modern dance.
Donya Feuer was an American dancer, choreographer and a pioneer of modern dance.
Doris Humphrey
Doris Batcheller Humphrey was a dancer and choreographer of the early twentieth century.
Doris Batcheller Humphrey was a dancer and choreographer of the early twentieth century.
Edna Guy
Edna Guy (1907–1982) was an African-American modern dance pioneer.
Edna Guy (1907–1982) was an African-American modern dance pioneer.
Eiko & Koma
Eiko Otake and Takashi Koma Otake, generally known as Eiko & Koma, are a Japanese performance duo.
Eiko Otake and Takashi Koma Otake, generally known as Eiko & Koma, are a Japanese performance duo.
Evan Burrows Fontaine
Evan-Burrows Fontaine (1898–1984) was an American interpretive dancer and actress.
Evan-Burrows Fontaine (1898–1984) was an American interpretive dancer and actress.
Fang-Yi Sheu
Fang-Yi Sheu, a native of Taiwan and now living in New York City, was the principal dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company.
Fang-Yi Sheu, a native of Taiwan and now living in New York City, was the principal dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company.
Foofwa d'Imobilité
Foofwa d’Imobilité is a Swiss dancer and choreographer.
Foofwa d’Imobilité is a Swiss dancer and choreographer.
Gillian Gregory
Gillian Gregory is an English dancer and choreographer for stage and film.
Gillian Gregory is an English dancer and choreographer for stage and film.
Hanya Holm
Hanya Holm (born March 3, 1893, Worms, Germany — died November 3, 1992, New York City) is known as one of the “Big Four” founders of American modern dance.
Hanya Holm (born March 3, 1893, Worms, Germany — died November 3, 1992, New York City) is known as one of the “Big Four” founders of American modern dance.
James Mitchell (actor)
James Mitchell (February 29, 1920 – January 22, 2010) was an American actor and dancer.
James Mitchell (February 29, 1920 – January 22, 2010) was an American actor and dancer.
Jane Dudley
Jane Dudley (April 3, 1912 - September 19, 2001 ) was an American modern dancer, choreographer, and teacher.
Jane Dudley (April 3, 1912 - September 19, 2001 ) was an American modern dancer, choreographer, and teacher.
Jane Elliott (choreographer)
Jane Elliott is an American award-winning dancer and choreographer for stage and film.
Jane Elliott is an American award-winning dancer and choreographer for stage and film.
Jean Erdman
Jean Erdman (born 20 February 1916) is a dancer and choreographer of modern dance as well as an avant-garde theater director.
Jean Erdman (born 20 February 1916) is a dancer and choreographer of modern dance as well as an avant-garde theater director.
Jin Xing
Jin Xing (; born August 13, 1967 in Shenyang, Liaoning) is a ballerina, modern dancer, choreographer and actress from the People's Republic of China, and owner of the contemporary dance company ...
Jin Xing (; born August 13, 1967 in Shenyang, Liaoning) is a ballerina, modern dancer, choreographer and actress from the People's Republic of China, and owner of the contemporary dance company ...
Johannes Wieland
Johannes Wieland (born 20 November 1967 in Berlin, Germany) is a choreographer, teacher and dancer.
Johannes Wieland (born 20 November 1967 in Berlin, Germany) is a choreographer, teacher and dancer.
Katherine Dunham
Katherine Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, and company director as well as an author, educator, and social activist.
Katherine Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, and company director as well as an author, educator, and social activist.
Kurt Jooss
Kurt Jooss (12 January 1901, Wasseralfingen, Germany – 22 May 1979, Heilbronn, West Germany) was a famous ballet dancer and choreographer mixing classical ballet with theatre; he is also w...
Kurt Jooss (12 January 1901, Wasseralfingen, Germany – 22 May 1979, Heilbronn, West Germany) was a famous ballet dancer and choreographer mixing classical ballet with theatre; he is also w...
Kyle Abraham
Kyle Abraham is an American choreographer.
Kyle Abraham is an American choreographer.
Lester Horton
Lester Horton was an American dancer, choreographer, and teacher.
Lester Horton was an American dancer, choreographer, and teacher.
Libby Komaiko
Dame Libby Komaiko began her career at Northeastern Illinois University in 1974.
Dame Libby Komaiko began her career at Northeastern Illinois University in 1974.
Loie Fuller
Loie Fuller (also Loïe Fuller; (January 15, 1862 – January 1, 1928) was a pioneer of both modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques.
Loie Fuller (also Loïe Fuller; (January 15, 1862 – January 1, 1928) was a pioneer of both modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques.
Lucinda Childs
Lucinda Childs is an American postmodern dancer/choreographer.
Lucinda Childs is an American postmodern dancer/choreographer.
Lucy Guerin
Lucy Guerin (born 1961) is an Australian dancer and choreographer.
Lucy Guerin (born 1961) is an Australian dancer and choreographer.
Margie Gillis
Margie Gillis, CM, CQ is a Canadian solo dancer and choreographer whose most commonly known dance style is modern.
Margie Gillis, CM, CQ is a Canadian solo dancer and choreographer whose most commonly known dance style is modern.
Maria Pagès
Maria Pagès (born 1963) is a modern Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer based in Madrid, Spain.
Maria Pagès (born 1963) is a modern Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer based in Madrid, Spain.
Mark Baldwin (choreographer)
Mark Baldwin was born in Fiji and raised and educated in New Zealand.
Mark Baldwin was born in Fiji and raised and educated in New Zealand.
Marmein Dancers
The Marmein Dancers was an American vaudeville act performed by the sisters Irene, Miriam and Phyllis Marmein.
The Marmein Dancers was an American vaudeville act performed by the sisters Irene, Miriam and Phyllis Marmein.
Martha Graham
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts,...
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts,...
Martha Mason
Martha Mason is an American dancer and choreographer, noted for her work in modern dance and postmodern dance.
Martha Mason is an American dancer and choreographer, noted for her work in modern dance and postmodern dance.
Mary Wigman
Mary Wigman was a German dancer, choreographer, notable as the pioneer of expressionist dance, dance therapy, and movement training without pointe shoes.
Mary Wigman was a German dancer, choreographer, notable as the pioneer of expressionist dance, dance therapy, and movement training without pointe shoes.
María Pagés
María Pagés is a modern Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer based in Madrid, Spain.
María Pagés is a modern Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer based in Madrid, Spain.
May O'Donnell
May O'Donnell (May 1st, 1906 - February 1, 2004) was an American modern dancer and choreographer.
May O'Donnell (May 1st, 1906 - February 1, 2004) was an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Merce Cunningham
Mercier "Merce" Philip Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009) was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant-garde for more than 50 years.
Mercier "Merce" Philip Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009) was an American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant-garde for more than 50 years.
Murray Louis
Murray Louis is an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Murray Louis is an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Nancy Stark Smith
Nancy Stark Smith (born 1952, Brooklyn, New York) is a dancer and founding participant in contact improvisation.
Nancy Stark Smith (born 1952, Brooklyn, New York) is a dancer and founding participant in contact improvisation.
Nanette Hassall
Nanette Hassall is an Australian dancer, choreographer and dance teacher.
Nanette Hassall is an Australian dancer, choreographer and dance teacher.
Paul Taylor (choreographer)
Paul Taylor is widely considered to be one of the foremost American choreographers of the 20th century.
Paul Taylor is widely considered to be one of the foremost American choreographers of the 20th century.
Pearl Lang
Pearl Lang was an American dancer, choreographer and teacher renowned as an interpreter and propagator of the choreography style of Martha Graham, and also for her own longtime dance company, th...
Pearl Lang was an American dancer, choreographer and teacher renowned as an interpreter and propagator of the choreography style of Martha Graham, and also for her own longtime dance company, th...
Pearl Primus
Pearl Primus (November 29, 1919, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – October 29, 1994) was a dancer, choreographer and anthropologist.
Pearl Primus (November 29, 1919, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – October 29, 1994) was a dancer, choreographer and anthropologist.
Pichet Klunchun
Pichet Klunchun is a contemporary Thai dancer and choreographer.
Pichet Klunchun is a contemporary Thai dancer and choreographer.
Pierre Rigal
Pierre Rigal is a French dancer and choreographer.
Pierre Rigal is a French dancer and choreographer.
Pina Bausch
Philippina "Pina" Bausch was a German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director.
Philippina "Pina" Bausch was a German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director.
Ron Ben-Israel
Ron Ben-Israel is an Israeli dancer and baker.
Ron Ben-Israel is an Israeli dancer and baker.
Russell Dumas (choreographer)
Russell Dumas is an Australian dancer, choreographer and writer.
Russell Dumas is an Australian dancer, choreographer and writer.
Sara Rudner
Sara Rudner is an American dancer, choreographer and dance educator.
Sara Rudner is an American dancer, choreographer and dance educator.
Seán Curran
Seán Curran is an American dancer and choreographer.
Seán Curran is an American dancer and choreographer.
Sin Cha Hong
Sin Cha Hong (홍신자; b. 1943) is a noted modern dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and writer from South Korea.
Sin Cha Hong (홍신자; b. 1943) is a noted modern dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and writer from South Korea.
Sophie Maslow
Sophie Maslow (March 22, 1911 - June 25, 2006) was an American choreographer, modern dancer and teacher, and founding member of New Dance Group.
Sophie Maslow (March 22, 1911 - June 25, 2006) was an American choreographer, modern dancer and teacher, and founding member of New Dance Group.
Sybil Shearer
Sybil Shearer (born February 23, 1912, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - died November 17, 2005, Evanston, Illinois) was hailed as a "maverick" or "mystic" of modern dance.
Sybil Shearer (born February 23, 1912, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - died November 17, 2005, Evanston, Illinois) was hailed as a "maverick" or "mystic" of modern dance.
Syvilla Fort
Syvilla Fort (July 3, 1917 – November 8, 1975) was an American dancer, choreographer, and dance educator.
Syvilla Fort (July 3, 1917 – November 8, 1975) was an American dancer, choreographer, and dance educator.
Ted Shawn
Ted Shawn, originally Edwin Myers Shawn, was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance.
Ted Shawn, originally Edwin Myers Shawn, was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance.
Tere O'Connor
Tere O'Connor (born 1958) is an American dancer, choreographer and educator.
Tere O'Connor (born 1958) is an American dancer, choreographer and educator.
Terese Capucilli
TERESE CAPUCILLI Terese Capucilli, acclaimed interpreter of the roles originally performed by Martha Graham, is one of the last generation of dancers to be coached and directed by Graham herself.
TERESE CAPUCILLI Terese Capucilli, acclaimed interpreter of the roles originally performed by Martha Graham, is one of the last generation of dancers to be coached and directed by Graham herself.
Tero Saarinen
Tero Saarinen is a Finnish dancer and choreographer.
Tero Saarinen is a Finnish dancer and choreographer.
Trisha Brown
Trisha Brown (25 November 1936, Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.) is a postmodernist American choreographer and dancer.
Trisha Brown (25 November 1936, Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.) is a postmodernist American choreographer and dancer.
Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp is an American dancer and choreographer, who lives and works in New York City.
Twyla Tharp is an American dancer and choreographer, who lives and works in New York City.
Valerie Bettis
Valerie Elizabeth Bettis (December 1919 – 26 September 1982) was an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Valerie Elizabeth Bettis (December 1919 – 26 September 1982) was an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Vanaver Caravan
The Vanaver Caravan was established in 1972 by Bill Vanaver and Livia Drapkin Vanaver.
The Vanaver Caravan was established in 1972 by Bill Vanaver and Livia Drapkin Vanaver.
Yvonne Rainer
Yvonne Rainer is an American dancer, choreographer and filmmaker, whose work in these disciplines is frequently challenging and experimental.
Yvonne Rainer is an American dancer, choreographer and filmmaker, whose work in these disciplines is frequently challenging and experimental.