Schoenberg, Bessie (1906–1997)
Schoenberg, Bessie (1906–1997)
German modern dancer and teacher. Born Dec 27, 1906, in Hanover, Germany; died 1997.
One of the most influential and recognized teachers in modern dance choreography, trained with Martha Hill at University of Oregon, then at Martha Graham school and Neighborhood Playhouse in NY; began performing in Graham company (1931), where she danced in premieres of Primitive Mysteries, Ceremonials, and Project in Movement for a Divine Comedy; served as dance teacher at numerous institutions, including Bennington College and Sarah Lawrence College, where she was also director of the dance department for over 30 years (1941–71), then professor emeritus.
See also (documentary) Portrait of Bessie Schoenberg.
More From encyclopedia.com
Modern Dance , modern dance, serious theatrical dance forms that are distinct from both ballet and the show dancing of the musical comedy or variety stage.
The Begi… Dance , In Ancient Israel
In the Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud, dance is referred to in various contexts as an important ritualized activity and as an expressio… Mary Wigman , The German dancer, choreographer, and teacher Mary Wigman (1886-1973) is considered one of the founders of the modern dance movement.
Mary Wigman was… Doris Humphrey , Doris Humphrey
Doris Humphrey
One of the first modern dance choreographers, American Doris Humphrey (1895-1958) played a large role in determining th… Alvin Ailey Jr , Ailey, Alvin
December 1, 1989
Born in Rogers, Texas, the only child of working-class parents who separated when he was two, dancer and choreographer… Judith Jamison , Jamison, Judith 1943–
Dance choreographer, artistic director
Since 1989 Judith Jamison has been at the helm of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater…
About this article
Schoenberg, Bessie (1906–1997)
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Schoenberg, Bessie (1906–1997)