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{{Short description|American choreographer, dancer, & professor}}
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A proponent for modern dance, Kathryn Karipides was a strong believer in expression of "anatomical truths" through choreography and movement.<ref name=":1" /> Karipides renowned for her choreography created over the 10 years she spent as choreographer and principal dancer for the Dance Theatre of Kathryn Karipides and Henry Kurth.<ref name=":4" /> Kathryn Karipides has left her mark on modern dance through her choreography, performances, and the development of the dance program at [[Case Western Reserve University]] as a professor.
'''Kathryn Karipides''' is a choreographer, modern dancer, and professor who developed and later co-directed [[Case Western Reserve University|Case Western Reserve University's]] dance program. Karipides worked for ten years as choreographer and principal dancer for the Dance Theatre of Kathryn Karipides and Henry Kurth.<ref name=":4" /> She is a proponent of modern dance and believes in expressing "anatomical truths" through choreography and movement.<ref name=":1" />


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Kathryn Karipides was born in [[Canton, Ohio]] on February 29, 1934.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Guide to the Kathryn Karipides Papers|url=http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OClW0008.xml;chunk.id=bioghist_1;brand=default|access-date=2021-04-21|website=ead.ohiolink.edu}}</ref> Growing up in Canton, Karipedes had little formal dance training, participating primarily in an intense and physical Greek dancing style prevalent to her native community.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Kathryn Karipides|url=http://clevelandartsprize.org/awardees/kathryn_karipides.html|access-date=2021-04-21|website=clevelandartsprize.org}}</ref> It wasn't until she attended college at [[Miami University|Miami University (Ohio)]] that Karipides began her formal dance education. In 1956, Karipides graduated from Miami University with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation, Karipides began her career at the [[Flora Stone Mather College of Women|Flora Stone Mather College for Women]], part of [[Western Reserve University]]. In this role, Karipides grew the dance program at [[Western Reserve University]], now [[Case Western Reserve University]], from a physical education class to a nationally recognized program within its Theatre Department.<ref name=":0" />
Kathryn Karipides was born in [[Canton, Ohio]] on February 29, 1934.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Guide to the Kathryn Karipides Papers|url=http://ead.ohiolink.edu/xtf-ead/view?docId=ead/OClW0008.xml;chunk.id=bioghist_1;brand=default|access-date=2021-04-21|website=ead.ohiolink.edu}}</ref> Growing up in Canton, Karipedes had little formal dance training, participating primarily in an intense and physical Greek dancing style prevalent in her native community.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Kathryn Karipides|url=http://clevelandartsprize.org/awardees/kathryn_karipides.html|access-date=2021-04-21|website=clevelandartsprize.org}}</ref> It wasn't until she attended college at [[Miami University|Miami University (Ohio)]] that Karipides began her formal dance education. In 1956, Karipides graduated from Miami University with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation, Karipides began her career at the [[Flora Stone Mather College of Women|Flora Stone Mather College for Women]], part of Western Reserve University, now [[Case Western Reserve University]]. Karipides grew its dance program from a physical education class program within its Theatre Department.<ref name=":0" />


== Case Western Reserve University ==
== Case Western Reserve University ==
First hired within the Flora Stone Mather College, Karipides initially started her career as a temporary professor in the women's physical education department.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Ahmed|first=Mona|date=December 7, 1990|title=From Mather college to CWRU - dancing all the way|work=The Observer}}</ref> Karipides was promoted to an associate professor with tenure in 1963.<ref name=":0" /> In 1972, the dance program Karipides started as a part of the physical education curriculum became a part of the theatre arts department.<ref name=":2" /> In 1975, Karipides became a co-director for the new Graduate Dance Program and in 1980, she became a full professor. Throughout her career, Kathryn Karipides served in a variety of administrative roles within the dance department including Acting Chair and Interim Deputy Provost.<ref name=":0" /> Kathryn Karipides retired from Case in 1998 as a Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight Professor Emerita.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Kathryn Karipides Interview {{!}} Kelvin Smith Library|url=https://digital.case.edu/islandora/object/ksl:arccst00004|access-date=2021-05-11|website=digital.case.edu}}</ref>
First hired within the [[Flora Stone Mather College Historic District|Flora Stone Mather College]], Karipides initially started her career as a temporary professor in the women's physical education department.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Ahmed|first=Mona|date=December 7, 1990|title=From Mather college to CWRU - dancing all the way|work=The Observer}}</ref> Karipides was promoted to an associate professor with tenure in 1963.<ref name=":0" /> In 1972, the dance program Karipides started as a part of the physical education curriculum became a part of the theatre arts department.<ref name=":2" /> In 1975, Karipides became a co-director for the new Graduate Dance Program and in 1980, she became a full professor. Throughout her career, Kathryn Karipides served in a variety of administrative roles within the dance department including Acting Chair and Interim Deputy Provost.<ref name=":0" /> Kathryn Karipides retired from Case in 1998 as a Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight [[Emeritus|Professor Emerita]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Kathryn Karipides Interview {{!}} Kelvin Smith Library|url=https://digital.case.edu/islandora/object/ksl:arccst00004|access-date=2021-05-11|website=digital.case.edu}}</ref>


== Intensive studies ==
== Intensive studies ==
When Karipides started her career at [[Case Western Reserve University]], she would spend her summers studying modern dance intensively outside of the institution. For three summers, Karipides studied at [[Connecticut College]], known at the time as the mecca of dance.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Kathryn Karipides|url=http://clevelandartsprize.org/kathryn-karipides.html|access-date=2021-05-11|website=clevelandartsprize.org}}</ref> At [[Connecticut College]], Karipides studied with notable modern dance artists including [[Martha Graham]], [[Merce Cunningham]], [[Lucas Hoving]], [[José Limón]], and [[Louis Horst]].<ref name=":3" />
When Karipides started her career at [[Case Western Reserve University]], she would spend her summers studying modern dance intensively outside of the institution. For three summers, Karipides studied at [[Connecticut College]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Kathryn Karipides|url=http://clevelandartsprize.org/kathryn-karipides.html|access-date=2021-05-11|website=clevelandartsprize.org}}</ref> At Connecticut College, Karipides studied with modern dance artists including [[Martha Graham]], [[Merce Cunningham]], [[Lucas Hoving]], [[José Limón]], and [[Louis Horst]].<ref name=":3" />


Throughout her career, Karipides studied with many other modern dancers and at many studios around the world.<ref name=":1" /> Other dancers and studios include:
Throughout her career, Karipides studied with many other modern dancers and at many studios around the world, including [[Hanya Holm]], [[Erick Hawkins]], Kelly Holt, [[Hawkins Studio]], [[Mary Wigman Studio]], Dalcroze Institute, and [[Laban movement analysis|Laban]] Art of Movement Studio.<ref name=":1" />

* [[Hanya Holm]]
* [[Erick Hawkins]]
* Kelly Holt
* [[Hawkins Studio]]
* [[Mary Wigman Studio]]
* [[Dalcroze Institute]]
* [[Laban Art of Movement Studio]]


== Cleveland Arts Prize ==
== Cleveland Arts Prize ==
The [[Cleveland Arts Prize]] aims to recognize exemplary artists in areas such as design, literature, theater & dance, music, and visual arts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About|url=http://www.clevelandartsprize.org/about.html|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.clevelandartsprize.org}}</ref> In 1974, Kathryn Karipides received the Cleveland Arts Prize for Dance. After winning the Prize for Dance, Karipides became closely involved with the organization, joining the board and chairing the Dance Prize Committee.<ref name=":3" /> Each year, the Cleveland Arts Prize reflects on past award members, selecting a "special honoree" from the past pool of candidates. In 2017, Karipides was once again recognized as a recipient of the Cleveland Arts Prize, this time as a special honoree.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lewis|first=Zachary|last2=Dealer|first2=The Plain|date=2017-05-04|title=Cleveland Arts Prize announces winners of 2017 awards|url=https://www.cleveland.com/musicdance/2017/05/cleveland_arts_prize_announces_1.html|access-date=2021-05-05|website=cleveland|language=en}}</ref>
The [[Cleveland Arts Prize]] aims to recognize exemplary artists in areas such as design, literature, theater, dance, music, and visual arts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About|url=http://www.clevelandartsprize.org/about.html|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.clevelandartsprize.org}}</ref> In 1974, Kathryn Karipides received the Cleveland Arts Prize for Dance. After winning the Prize for Dance, Karipides became closely involved with the organization, joining the board and chairing the Dance Prize Committee.<ref name=":3" /> In 2017, Karipides was recognized as a Cleveland Arts Prize "special honoree", selected from the pool of past candidates.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lewis|first=Zachary|last2=Dealer|first2=The Plain|date=2017-05-04|title=Cleveland Arts Prize announces winners of 2017 awards|url=https://www.cleveland.com/musicdance/2017/05/cleveland_arts_prize_announces_1.html|access-date=2021-05-05|website=cleveland|language=en}}</ref>


== Other awards and honors ==
== Other awards and honors ==

* [[Carl Frederick Wittke|Carl F. Wittke]] Award for outstanding undergraduate teaching (CWRU)<ref name=":1" />
* [[Carl Frederick Wittke|Carl F. Wittke]] Award for outstanding undergraduate teaching (CWRU)<ref name=":1" />
*Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight Professor of Humanities Honoree (CWRU)<ref name=":0" />
*Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight Professor of Humanities Honoree (CWRU)<ref name=":0" />
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* Northern Ohio Live Award of Achievement for Dance<ref name=":1" />
* Northern Ohio Live Award of Achievement for Dance<ref name=":1" />
* [[YWCA]] Career Women of Achievement Award for the Cultural Arts<ref name=":1" />
* [[YWCA]] Career Women of Achievement Award for the Cultural Arts<ref name=":1" />
* Dionysian Award Recipient (Cleveland Chapter, [[American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association]])<ref name=":1" />
* Dionysian Award Recipient (Cleveland Chapter, [[American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association]])<ref name=":1" />


== Notable premieres<ref name=":0" /> ==
== Notable premieres<ref name=":0" /> ==

* Burning Water
* Burning Water
* A Galaxy of Instants
* A Galaxy of Instants
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Kathryn Karipides is a choreographer, modern dancer, and professor who developed and later co-directed Case Western Reserve University's dance program. Karipides worked for ten years as choreographer and principal dancer for the Dance Theatre of Kathryn Karipides and Henry Kurth.[1] She is a proponent of modern dance and believes in expressing "anatomical truths" through choreography and movement.[2]

Early life

Kathryn Karipides was born in Canton, Ohio on February 29, 1934.[3] Growing up in Canton, Karipedes had little formal dance training, participating primarily in an intense and physical Greek dancing style prevalent in her native community.[2] It wasn't until she attended college at Miami University (Ohio) that Karipides began her formal dance education. In 1956, Karipides graduated from Miami University with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education. Upon graduation, Karipides began her career at the Flora Stone Mather College for Women, part of Western Reserve University, now Case Western Reserve University. Karipides grew its dance program from a physical education class program within its Theatre Department.[3]

Case Western Reserve University

First hired within the Flora Stone Mather College, Karipides initially started her career as a temporary professor in the women's physical education department.[4] Karipides was promoted to an associate professor with tenure in 1963.[3] In 1972, the dance program Karipides started as a part of the physical education curriculum became a part of the theatre arts department.[4] In 1975, Karipides became a co-director for the new Graduate Dance Program and in 1980, she became a full professor. Throughout her career, Kathryn Karipides served in a variety of administrative roles within the dance department including Acting Chair and Interim Deputy Provost.[3] Kathryn Karipides retired from Case in 1998 as a Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight Professor Emerita.[1]

Intensive studies

When Karipides started her career at Case Western Reserve University, she would spend her summers studying modern dance intensively outside of the institution. For three summers, Karipides studied at Connecticut College.[5] At Connecticut College, Karipides studied with modern dance artists including Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Lucas Hoving, José Limón, and Louis Horst.[5]

Throughout her career, Karipides studied with many other modern dancers and at many studios around the world, including Hanya Holm, Erick Hawkins, Kelly Holt, Hawkins Studio, Mary Wigman Studio, Dalcroze Institute, and Laban Art of Movement Studio.[2]

Cleveland Arts Prize

The Cleveland Arts Prize aims to recognize exemplary artists in areas such as design, literature, theater, dance, music, and visual arts.[6] In 1974, Kathryn Karipides received the Cleveland Arts Prize for Dance. After winning the Prize for Dance, Karipides became closely involved with the organization, joining the board and chairing the Dance Prize Committee.[5] In 2017, Karipides was recognized as a Cleveland Arts Prize "special honoree", selected from the pool of past candidates.[7]

Other awards and honors

Notable premieres[3]

  • Burning Water
  • A Galaxy of Instants
  • Lyre of Orpheus
  • By Disposition of Angels
  • The Praise of Folly
  • With Antecedents-Mounds
  • Landscape with Creature
  • Applause
  • Anatoli
  • Four by Four

References

  1. ^ a b "Kathryn Karipides Interview | Kelvin Smith Library". digital.case.edu. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Kathryn Karipides". clevelandartsprize.org. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Guide to the Kathryn Karipides Papers". ead.ohiolink.edu. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  4. ^ a b Ahmed, Mona (December 7, 1990). "From Mather college to CWRU - dancing all the way". The Observer.
  5. ^ a b c "Kathryn Karipides". clevelandartsprize.org. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  6. ^ "About". www.clevelandartsprize.org. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  7. ^ Lewis, Zachary; Dealer, The Plain (2017-05-04). "Cleveland Arts Prize announces winners of 2017 awards". cleveland. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
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