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Hanya Holm

1893-03-03 – 1992-11-03

Portrait of Hanya Holm
Title from item.; Register no.: 422-55.; Additional information on back of item: Size- 19 x 30.; Erica Karawina; Date supplied by curator.; Federal Art Project, Work Projects Administration for Massachusetts, Federal Works Agency.; This date is inferred.Credit: Karawina, Erica, 1904-2003; United States. Works Progress Administration; United States. Work Projects Administration

Life & Legacy

Hanya Holm (born Johanna Eckert; 3 March 1893 – 3 November 1992) is known as one of the "Big Four" founders of American modern dance. She was a dancer, choreographer, and above all, a dance educator.

Occupation & Career

choreographer, music educator, dancer, dance teacher, artist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Capezio Dance Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Capezio Dance Award

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q75818 — wikidata View source

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