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Doris Humphrey

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Doris Humphrey (1895–1958) was an American modern dance pioneer, choreographer, and dance theorist from Oak Park, Illinois. She danced with the Denishawn company before co-founding the Humphrey-Weidman Group in 1927 with Charles Weidman, and is known for codifying the 'Fall and Recovery' technique and authoring an influential book on choreography.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)▼
  • •Codified the 'Fall and Recovery' modern dance technique
  • •Recognized as a pioneer of American modern dance
  • •Authored an influential book on choreography ('The Art of Making Dances')
  • •Danced with the Denishawn company
  • •Co-founded the Humphrey-Weidman Group in 1927
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Q:Is Doris Humphrey underrated?

Doris Humphrey has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 13 out of 100. they have notable achievements including codified the 'fall and recovery' modern dance technique.

Q:What genre is Doris Humphrey?

Doris Humphrey works in Modern Dance originating from United States (Oak Park, Illinois). As a dance artist at the "established" level, Doris Humphrey has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Modern Dance scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to Doris Humphrey?

Fans of Doris Humphrey often also enjoy Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, José Limón, Charles Weidman, Ted Shawn. These artists share common ground in the Modern Dance space and/or the United States dance scene. If you appreciate Doris Humphrey's approach to modern dance, these artists offer similar qualities.