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Birth Day | November 13, 1886 |
Birth Place | Hanover, Germany |
Age | 133 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Sep 18, 1973 (age 86) |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Net worth: $5.7 million (2024)
About
German pioneer of modern dance whose career led to the development of expressionist dance and dance therapy. Her style has said to have been highly existential and served as a catharsis for her internal struggles.
Before Fame
She opened her expressionist school of dance-- called both the Dresden Central School and the Mary Wigman-Schule-- in 1920.
Trivia
She was an early advocate of dance training without pointe shoes, and she was also credited as one of the first dancer/choreographers to infuse her work with philosophical and existential themes.
Family Life
She was born in Hanover, Germany, and she died in West Berlin.
Associated With
She and American dancer/choreographer, Isadora Duncan, were both pioneers of modern dance.