Hanya Holm

Hanya Holm
Born
Johanna Eckert

(1893-03-03)3 March 1893
Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, German Empire
Died3 November 1992(1992-11-03) (aged 99)
New York City, New York, U.S.
EducationDalcroze Institute of Applied Rhythm,
Wigman School
Occupation(s)Dancer, choreographer, educator
Known forModern dance

Hanya Holm (born Johanna Eckert; 3 March 1893 – 3 November 1992) is known as one of the "Big Four" founders of American modern dance. She was a dancer, choreographer, and above all, a dance educator.[1]