Carole Johnson | |
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| Born | Carole Yvonne Johnson 1940 (age 83–84) Philadelphia, PA., U.S. |
| Alma mater | Adelphi College Juilliard School |
| Occupation(s) | Contemporary dancer Choreographer Arts administrator |
| Years active | 1960s to present |
| Known for | Co-founder of NAISDA and Bangarra Dance Theatre |
Carole Yvonne Johnson (born 1940) is an African American contemporary dancer and choreographer, known for her role in the establishment of the National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA), and as co-founder of Bangarra Dance Theatre in Australia. Early in her career she became a lead dancer in the Eleo Pomare Dance Company, and Pomare had a profound influence on her dancing style.
She is also an activist, arts administrator and researcher.