EVE GENTRY FACT SHEET



Date/Place of Birth
  • 1909, Los Angeles, CA
Background/Training
  • The Pavley-Okrainsky Ballet School in Los Angeles
  • Studied German modern dance with Ann Mundstock
Performing Highlights
  • Was an original member of The Hanya Holm Company with whom she toured America
  • Was a featured soloist in Holm's masterwork Trend
  • Finished her career by performing with the Santa Fe Opera
Choreographic Highlights
  • Choreographic accomplishments include Tenant of the Street (1938)
Teaching/Directing/Personal Company Highlights
  • Member of the New Dance Group for whom she taught Holm technique
  • Founded the Dance Notation Bureau with Anne Hutchinson Guest, Helen Priest Rogers and Janey Price
  • Taught for Joseph Pilates and was one of the few chosen to carry on his work
  • Became a faculty member of the High School for Performing Arts in 1948
  • Formed the Eve Gentry Dance Company in 1948
  • Artist in Residence with the Indian Pueblos