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Dudley was born in New York City, the daughter of [[Pendleton Dudley]] and [[Hermine Jahns]], and attended the [[Walden School (New York City)|Walden School]] there.<ref name=NYTobit/> She studied dance with [[Hanya Holm]], [[Louis Horst]], and [[Martha Graham]]. Between 1937 and 1944 she was a leading dancer in the Martha Graham Company and created roles in ''Deaths and Entrances'' and ''Letter to the World.'' In 1934 she joined the [[New Dance Group]], and also performed with [[Sophie Maslow]] and William Bales in the ''Dudley-Maslow-Bales Trio'', a collaborative dance troupe that was active for twelve years. Many of Dudley's works dealt with issues of social protest. She was a leading teacher at the Martha Graham School from 1938 through 1958. |
Dudley was born in New York City, the daughter of [[Pendleton Dudley]] and [[Hermine Jahns]], and attended the [[Walden School (New York City)|Walden School]] there.<ref name=NYTobit/> She studied dance with [[Hanya Holm]], [[Louis Horst]], and [[Martha Graham]]. Between 1937 and 1944 she was a leading dancer in the Martha Graham Company and created roles in ''Deaths and Entrances'' and ''Letter to the World.'' In 1934 she joined the [[New Dance Group]], and also performed with [[Sophie Maslow]] and William Bales in the ''Dudley-Maslow-Bales Trio'', a collaborative dance troupe that was active for twelve years. Many of Dudley's works dealt with issues of social protest. She was a leading teacher at the Martha Graham School from 1938 through 1958. |
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In 1970 Dudley moved to London to teach at the [[London Contemporary Dance School]]. She died in London at the age of 89. |
In 1970 Dudley moved to London to teach at the [[London Contemporary Dance School]].She was a power house in the school not only because her profound knowledge of dance, but because she was an extremely well read and knowledgeable teacher. She died in London at the age of 89. |
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==Work with Dudley, Maslow, and Bales == |
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For other people named Jane Dudley, see Jane Dudley, Duchess of Northumberland and Lady Jane Grey
Jane Dudley | |
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| Born | April 3, 1912 New York City, USA |
| Died | September 19, 2001 (aged 89) London, United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
| Occupation(s) | dancer, choreographer |
| Years active | 1932–1992 |
| Spouse | Leo Hurwitz |
Jane Dudley, born April 3, 1912[1][2] was an American, modern dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Inspired by her mentor, choreographer Martha Graham, Dudley helped bring mainstream media attention to the American Dance Festival at Connecticut College.
Biography
Dudley was born in New York City, the daughter of Pendleton Dudley and Hermine Jahns, and attended the Walden School there.[1] She studied dance with Hanya Holm, Louis Horst, and Martha Graham. Between 1937 and 1944 she was a leading dancer in the Martha Graham Company and created roles in Deaths and Entrances and Letter to the World. In 1934 she joined the New Dance Group, and also performed with Sophie Maslow and William Bales in the Dudley-Maslow-Bales Trio, a collaborative dance troupe that was active for twelve years. Many of Dudley's works dealt with issues of social protest. She was a leading teacher at the Martha Graham School from 1938 through 1958.
In 1970 Dudley moved to London to teach at the London Contemporary Dance School.She was a power house in the school not only because her profound knowledge of dance, but because she was an extremely well read and knowledgeable teacher. She died in London at the age of 89.
Work with Dudley, Maslow, and Bales
In 1942, both Dudley and Sophie Maslow students of Martha Graham formed a dance a trio with William Bales.
A choreographer in her own right, Dudley's works - including the solos Time Is Money and Cante Flamenco - are staged by her former student and the custodian of her estate, Martin Løfsnes, a former principal dancer with the Graham Company.[3]
Notes
- ^ a b Kisselgoff, Anna (Sep 22, 2001). "Jane Dudley, Modern Dancer And Teacher, Is Dead at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ Pascal, Julia (Sep 21, 2001). "Jane Dudley: Contemporary dancer and choreographer who brought America's new ideas to Britain". The Guardian. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ Desk, BWW News. "Deborah Zall Project Presents Dances by Dudley, Maslow, Sokolow, and Zall". Retrieved 2017-09-27.
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References
- Chujoy, Anatole. The Dance Encyclopedia. (Simon and Schuster, 1967) ISBN 0-671-24027-7
- McDonagh, Don The Complete Guide to Modern Dance.( Doubleday and Company, 1976) ISBN 0-385-05055-0
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