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Anna Sokolow | |
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 Anna Sokolow, 1961 | |
| Born | February 9, 1910 |
| Died | March 29, 2000 (aged 90) Manhattan, New York City |
| Occupation(s) | modern dancer and choreographer |
Anna Sokolow (February 9, 1910 – March 29, 2000) was an American dancer and choreographer. Sokolow's work is known for its social justice focus and theatricality. Throughout her career, Sokolow supported of the development of modern dance around the world, including in Mexico and Israel.
At the beginning of her career, Sokolow was a principal dancer in the Martha Graham Company. Sokolow soon became an independent choreographer, who went on to form multiple dance companies throughout her life.
Sokolow choreographed for and set her work on companies around the world, including major companies such as Batsheva Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Jose Limón Dance Company, Joffery Ballet and the Daniel Lewis Dance Company. Her work continues to be performed by the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble in New York City.[1][2]
Her work is preserved and set by the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble and the Sokolow Dance Foundation in Massachusetts.[3]
- ^ Benjamin, Joel (2020-07-20). "Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble: "Rooms2020"". TheaterScene.net. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "About The Company". Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Sokolow Dance Foundation | Preservation through Education and Presentation". annasokolow.org. Retrieved 2021-12-26.