Patricia Beatty
This article is about the Canadian dancer and choreographer. For the American children's fiction writer, see Patricia Beatty (writer).
| Patricia Beatty | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 13, 1936 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Choreographer, dancer, director and teacher |
Patricia Beatty (born May 13, 1936) is a Canadian choreographer, dancer, director and teacher.
Viewed as a seminal figure within modern-dance performance in Canada, she notably co-founded the Toronto Dance Theatre in Toronto, Ontario with Peter Randazzo, in 1968.
She was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2004.
Early life and education
Beatty was born in Toronto.
She studied modern dance at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont; and at the Martha Graham School in New York City.
See also
- List of Bennington College people
- List of choreographers
- List of dancers
- List of educators
- List of people from Toronto
References
- Crabb, Michael (undated). "Patricia Beatty". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
External links
- Patricia Beatty at Library of Congress Authorities, with 2 catalogue records
- Beatty data filed by Library and Archives Canada at VIAF
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