Anna at Sea Ranch August 2019 Photo Credit: Rick Chapman
In memoriam of Anna Halprin
“Let there be a future in which more of us will call ourselves artists. Let there be a future in which all people will dance together.” ~ Anna Halprin
“Anna radicalized dance and innovated new concepts of dance, healing and interdisciplinary arts that have influenced people in many fields. She bridged the concepts of performing arts and healing arts in ways that touched people all over the world.” – Daria Halprin
On May 24, 2021, Anna Halprin passed away at her home in Kentfield, CA. She was 100 years old. Below are articles written in memoriam of her life, honoring her philosophy. achievements,and contributions to the worlds of dance, healing arts, and social justice.
May her memory be a blessing.
REMEMBERING ANNA HALPRIN
JULY 13, 1920–MAY 24, 2021
Other Minds sends our deepest condolences to the family of Anna Halprin, who passed away in her home in Kentfield, California on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the age of 100. Halprin was an inspiration to many generations of artists, dancers, musicians, and audiences over her eight decade career. Read full article here.
Anna Halprin, teacher and choreographer who embraced improvisational style, dies – by Sarah Halzack, Washington Post
Choreographer Anna Halprin, Who Redefined Dance As A Tool For Healing, Dies At 100 – by Anastasia Tsioulcoas, NPR
How Anna Halprin challenged stereotypes and biases through dance – By Janice Ross, Forward
Anna Halprin, modern dance innovator and healer, dead at 100 – by Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle
Experimental Dance Visionary Anna Halprin Dies at Age 100 – by Wendy Perron, Dance Magazine
Anna Halprin, Dancer Who Nurtured Generations of Artists, Has Died at 100 – by Alex Greenberger, ARTnews
A Grande Dame of Dance – by Carla Blank, Alta
Anna Halprin: In Conversation with John Held, Jr. – by John Held, Jr., SFAQ
Game Changer: Anna Halprin – by Jaquelynn Baas