Maggie Black
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| Born | March 31, 1930 |
| Died | May 11, 2015 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Ballet instructor |
Margaret Black (March 31, 1930 – May 11, 2015) was a
Black was born in Rhode Island in 1930, and moved to New York City at the age of 16 to study dance.
After working with Tudor for 7 years, Black returned to London. She spent three years reworking her own technique. She spent multiple hours a day in front of a mirror developing her theory of physical alignment that became the foundation for her teaching. To Black alignment is central to ballet technique and artistry. Moving from a natural alignment allows for freedom from tension and clarity of line and movement quality.
Black retired in 1995.
In October 2016, seventeen dancers remembered legendary teacher Maggie Black in Ballet Review Fall edition -- " Maggie Black ( 1930- 2015)" by Joseph Carmine [1]
References
- ISBN 9781435891241.
- S2CID 191486330.
- ^ a b c Straus, Rachel (April 1, 2012). "Black Magic". Dance Teacher magazine. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ^ Roberts, Sam (May 21, 2015). "Maggie Black, Esteemed Ballet and Modern Dance Teacher, Dies at 85". The New York Times.
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