King, Eleanor (1906–1991)
King, Eleanor (1906–1991)
American modern dancer and choreographer. Born 1906, in Middletown, PA; died 1991.
Charter member of Humphrey/Weidman Concert Group, created roles in numerous early works by both choreographers, including Humphrey's Water Study (1929), The Shakers (1932) and Suite in F (1933); choreographed works for what was known as "The Little Company," a small group of dancers including herself, José Limón, and Letitia Ide; performed with and choreographed further works for Theater Dance Group, where dancers included Sybil Shearer and William Bales; formed own company in Seattle, WA (c. 1948), where she continued to dance and choreograph; taught at Toankust Dansschool in Rotterdam, College of Santa Fe, and University of Arkansas.
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