Charles Weidman

Charles Weidman
Portrait of Charles Weidman by Carl Van Vechten, Dec. 4, 1933
Born	July 22, 1901 Lincoln, Nebraska, US
Died	July 15, 1975(1975-07-15) (aged 73) New York City, US
Known for	Choreography
Movement	Modern dance

Charles Weidman (July 22, 1901 – July 15, 1975) was 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 until his death in 1975. While he is most famous for his work with Doris Humphrey, Weidman did much 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.