Simone Forti, Movement Artist Inspired by the Everyday, Dies at 91
The creator of Dance Constructions that borrowed from sculpture and performance, she was a deep influence in the early 1960s on ideas about what dance could be.
The creator of Dance Constructions that borrowed from sculpture and performance, she was a deep influence in the early 1960s on ideas about what dance could be.
As the director of the American Dance Festival, he oversaw the growth of diverse dance traditions, both in the United States and abroad.
Cory Stearns dances the title role, and he says, "This ballet is a dancer's ballet."
Her virtuosic dance technique, natural charisma and compelling acting perfectly suited Mr. Limón's flowing movement style and abstract narrative works.
She overcame childhood polio to become a dancer with American Ballet Theater, then taught contemporary dancers and members of Pina Bausch's acclaimed company.
The company's training program, called "the pipeline," readies aspiring dancers for the world stage.
In a postmodern era dominated by minimalism and conceptual themes, her work focused on emotion and storytelling.
She danced with Nureyev and dazzled audiences during her 18 years with American Ballet Theater. She later went on to a five-decade career as an admired teacher.
A principal dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem, she was an international star, a memorable Firebird and an inspiration for dancers of color.