Jane Dudley | |
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Born | New York City, USA | April 3, 1912
Died | September 19, 2001 London, United Kingdom | (aged 89)
Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
Occupation(s) | dancer, choreographer, activist |
Years active | 1932–2001 |
Spouse | Leo Hurwitz |
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Relatives | Margaret Purcell (sister) |
Jane Dudley (April 3, 1912 – September 19, 2001) was an American modern dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Inspired by her mentor, choreographer Martha Graham, Dudley helped bring her movement inspired by social ills to the American Dance Festival at Connecticut College in the 1950s.