Koner, Pauline

Koner, Pauline
▪ 2002

      American dancer and choreographer (b. 1912, New York, N.Y.—d. Feb. 8, 2001, New York), created works for stage shows at New York City's Roxy Theater, for ice shows, and for television programs and from 1946 to 1960 performed with the José Limón Dance Company. She worked closely with modern dance pioneer Doris Humphrey and choreographed her best-known piece, The Farewell (1962), to honour Humphrey's memory. Koner also led the Pauline Koner Dance Consort (1976–82) and at a number of schools taught a course, Elements of Performing, that gained her additional fame.

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