Hanya Holm (3 March 1893, Worms, Germany - 3 November 1992, New York City) was the professional name of Johanna Eckert, dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Holm was one of the pioneers of modern dance. Born in Worms, Germany, Holms was a student and assistant of Mary Wigman and instructor at the Wigman School in Dresden. Holm founded the New York Wigman School of Dance in 1931 (which became the Hanya Holm Studio in 1936) introducing the Wigman technique, … Wikipedia
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Hanya Holm saw a performance by Mary Wigman in Dresden in 1920 at the height of the Ausduckstanz (expressionist dance) movement. She later joined Wigman's company and taught in her school, becoming co-director in 1929. depts.washington.edu/uwdance/cdc/archive/repertoire.php?t...
Hanya Holm was a modern dance choreographer and instructor. She came to the United States from Germany in 1931 and became a leader among modern dance artists in the United States. She worked on the choreography for Broadway productions such as Kiss Me, www.cssd11.k12.co.us/bristol/Bristol_Wall/1950/front_1950...
Hanya Holm (born Johanna Eckert ; 1893-1992) successfully moved from Germany to America, from modern dance to the Broadway musical in a unique rise to prominence. Hanya Holm was born Johanna Eckert on March 3, 1893, in Worms, a small town near Frankfurt www.novelguide.com/a/discover/ewb_07/ewb_07_03037.html
