Jean Erdman
Dancer and choreographer of The Dreamers
Born
Died
2020
6 years ago — 104 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent American dancer and choreographer, contributions to modern dance included founding the company Minuette Dance Theatre. Created works that combined dance with elements of theater and poetry. Collaborated with various artists and maintained a lifelong connection with the Martha Graham Dance Company. Served as a lecturer at several universities, sharing knowledge on choreography and performance. The innovative nature of the works extended to contributions in the realm of dance education and direction.
Founded Minuette Dance Theatre
Choreographed The Dreamers
Collaborated with Martha Graham
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