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Mary Wigman

By heavenlee13

  • Born

    Born in Hannover, Germany

  • Left Hannover, Germany to fulfill her desire for independence and artistry

    She went to the School of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Hellerau, Germany. She successfully fulfilled her desire but was disappointed in the art movements

  • Enrolled in Jaques-Dalcorze's school in Dresden-Hellerau

    This is when she developed a liking to dancing

  • Went to Ascona, Switzerland to register for summer courses given by Rudolf von Laban

    She finally experienced true art form at Rudolf von Laban's “School of Art”. She also served at Laban's assistance for a few years.

  • First solo concert in Berlin, Germany

    She was nearly 33 years old

  • Opened her own Dance School

    The schools name was Dresden Central School

  • Dance group conducted their first international dance tour

  • Dance School was shut down

    The dance school was shut down b the Nazi's and she was forced to fire all of the jewish dancers

  • Last work as a solo dancer

  • Moved to West Berlin

    She opened up another dance school in West Berlin
  • Period: to

    She taught in West Berlin until death

  • Died

    Died in Berlin Germany