Valda Setterfield

Valda Setterfield
Publicity picture (c.2015)
Born(1934-09-17)September 17, 1934
Margate, Kent, England
DiedApril 9, 2023(2023-04-09) (aged 88)
Manhattan, New York City
Occupation(s)Dancer, actress
Years active1958–2023
Spouse(s)David Gordon
(January 28, 1961 - January 29, 2022, his death)[1]
ChildrenAin Gordon

Valda Setterfield (September 17, 1934 – April 9, 2023) was a British-born American postmodern dancer and actress. She was noted for her work as a soloist with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and for her performances in works by her husband, postmodern choreographer and director David Gordon.[2] She was described as his muse,[3] and together they were called "The Barrymores of post-modern dance."[2] Their son, playwright, theatrical director and actor Ain Gordon, has worked with Setterfield on a number of projects as well.

  1. ^ "'60s ARCHIVEOGRAPHY - Part 1"[permanent dead link] Archiveography website
  2. ^ a b Perron, Wendy (February 2, 2022) "Remembering David Gordon (1936–2022)" Dance Magazine
  3. ^ Friedman, Lisa (August 1986) "David Gordon: A Cult Choreographer Takes Center Stage". Dial