Charles Weidman
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1901 – 1975
Who was Charles Weidman?
Charles Weidman is a renowned choreographer, modern dancer and teacher. He is well known as one of the pioneers of Modern Dance in America. He wanted to break free from the traditional movements of dance forms popular at the time to create a uniquely American style of movement. Born in 1901, he choreographed from the 1920s to the 1970s until his death in 1975. While he is most famous for his work with Doris Humphrey, Weidman did a lot of work on his own. He created a bridge to a new range of movement that he only began to explore. His work inspired many and helped to create a whole genre of dance that is still evolving today.
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- Born
- Jul 22, 1901
Lincoln - Also known as
- Charles Edward Weidman
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts
- Lived in
- Lincoln
- New York City
(1960 - 1975/07/15)
- Died
- Jul 15, 1975
New York City
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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