Charles Edward Weidman, Jr. (1901 in Lincoln, Nebraska – 1975) is 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 ballet and other current dance forms to create a uniquely American style of movement. Born in 1901, he choreographed from the 1920’s to the 1970’s until his death in 1975.

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  • Charles Edward Weidman, Jr. (1901 in Lincoln, Nebraska – 1975) is 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 ballet and other current dance forms to create a uniquely American style of movement. Born in 1901, he choreographed from the 1920’s to the 1970’s 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.
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  • Charles Edward Weidman, Jr. (1901 in Lincoln, Nebraska – 1975) is 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 ballet and other current dance forms to create a uniquely American style of movement. Born in 1901, he choreographed from the 1920’s to the 1970’s until his death in 1975.
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  • Charles Weidman
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