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Charles Weidman (born July 22, 1901, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.—died July 15, 1975, New York, New York) was a major innovator of American modern dance, noted for the abstract, rhythmic pantomime he developed and employed in his comic and satiric works.
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.
Charles Weidman (1901-1975) was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. At age nineteen he received a scholarship to the Denishawn School and soon became a leading Denishawn dancer, partnering Martha Graham and replacing Ted Shawn in important roles.
Jun 30, 1985 · Charles Weidman died on July 15, 1975. He had appeared with his small modern dance company just two days before at his tiny studio-home on West 29th Street in one of the informal Sunday...
Charles Weidman, 1901–75, American modern dancer and choreographer, b. Lincoln, Neb. Weidman performed with the troupe formed by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn from 1920 to 1927, when he and Doris Humphrey left to form their own company and school.
Sep 4, 2019 · In the September 1964 issue of Dance Magazine, we spoke to choreographer Charles Weidman, who was in the midst of touring his witty, sensitive repertoire across the country. A deft hand with subjects both comic and serious, the then-63-year-old had a savvy sense for programming.
WEIDMAN, CHARLES (1901-1975) Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on July 22, 1901, Charles Weidman was a leading figure in the development of American modern dance. Weidman's father was a civil engineer who also served as Lincoln's fire chief, and his mother was a former roller-skating champion.
Characterization and pantomime were the main interests of dancer and choreographer Charles Weidman. A major innovator of American modern dance, he was noted for the abstract, rhythmic pantomime he created in his comic and satiric works. (See also dance, “Modern Dance”; mime and pantomime.)
Jul 17, 1975 · Charles Weidman was a large, gentle man, with sad, wryly amused eyes. He made his last public appearance on April 15, when he came up on stage on the first night of the Alvin Ailey City Center ...
Jul 16, 1975 · Charles Weidman, a dean of modern dance who danced, choreographed and taught dancing for more than 50 years, was found dead in bed at his studiohome, at 102 West 29th Street, yesterday by his...
