Franziska Boas

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Franziska Boas was an American modern dancer, percussionist, and dance educator known for integrating anthropology, improvisation, and social activism into her work.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf dance educator
human
modern dancer
percussionist
social activist
advocatedFor racial integration in the arts
social justice through dance
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
dateOfBirth 1902-01-08
dateOfDeath 1988-12-22
educatedAt Teachers College, Columbia University
surface form: Teachers College Columbia University
ethnicGroup German Americans
surface form: German American
familyName Boas
father Franz Boas
fieldOfWork anthropology and dance
dance education
improvisation in dance
social activism
founded Franziska Boas School of Dance
surface form: Boas Dance Group

Franziska Boas School of Dance
genre modern dance
givenName Franziska
influencedBy Franz Boas
anthropological theories of culture
languageSpoken English
movement modern dance
name Franziska Boas self-link
notableFor integrating anthropology into modern dance
linking dance practice with social activism
using improvisation in dance education
notableWork Franziska Boas School of Dance curriculum
occupation choreographer
dance teacher
dancer
percussionist
placeOfBirth New York City
placeOfDeath New York City
practiced dance therapy–oriented approaches
sexOrGender female
sibling Ernst Boas
Ruth Boas
taught improvisational dance techniques
percussion for dancers
usedInstrument drums
percussion instruments
workLocation New York City

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Franz Boas child Franziska Boas
Boas hasChild Franziska Boas
subject surface form: Franz Boas
Franziska Boas name Franziska Boas self-link