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Doris Humphrey (born Oct. 17, 1895, Oak Park, Ill., U.S.—died Dec. 29, 1958, New York, N.Y.) was a pioneer in American modern dance and an innovator in technique, choreography, and theory of dance movement.
Doris Batcheller Humphrey (October 17, 1895 – December 29, 1958) was an American dancer and choreographer of the early twentieth century.
Feb 13, 2012 · Humphrey stopped dancing in 1944, due to arthritis in her hip. She taught and choreographed works for the Jose Limon Dance Company for years after. Jose Limon had been a member of Humphrey’s company and he became recognized as a dancer-choreographer in his own right.
Doris Humphrey (1895 – 1958 USA) is known in dance history for being a productive choreographer of the so called American modern dance trend. The creation of more than 100 choreographies between 1920 and 1957, together with a constant teaching activity, allow her to develop a gestural language, technical principles for dance and a system of ...
American dancer, choreographer, educator, and company director. Biography. There is only one thing to dance about: the meaning of one’s personal experiences. Doris Humphrey. Born Oak Park, Illinois October 17, 1895. Died December 29, 1958.
Humphrey choreographed some of her best works for Limon's dancers and also served as mentor for his own choreography. During the late 1940s, the Limon Company dominated the new summer school for modern dance at Connecticut College, then became a huge success in its European tour of 1950.
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Doris Humphrey was an early twentieth century dancer and choreographer, hailed as one of the first modern dance choreographers who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of modern dance in the United States.
