Charles Weidman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Weidman

American choreographer

Date of Birth: 22-Jul-1901

Place of Birth: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jul-1975

Profession: choreographer, dancer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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 a lot of 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.



Alternative names	Carl Van Vetchen; Carl van Vechten
Description	American writer and photographer
Date of birth/death	17 June 1880	21 December 1964
Location of birth/death	Cedar Rapids	New York City
Authority control	: Q312851 VIAF: 5056030 ISNI: 0000 0001 1558 7789 ULAN: 500058409 LCCN: n78095475 NLA: 35576955 WorldCat