Mary Wigman
Dancer

Mary Wigman Net Worth

Mary Wigman was a German pioneer of modern dance born on November 13, 1886 in Hanover, Germany. Her style was highly existential and served as a catharsis for her internal struggles, leading to the development of expressionist dance and dance therapy. She was a major influence in the development of modern dance and her legacy continues to be felt today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

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.

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About the author

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