Elizabeth Polk papers 1933-1996

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Elizabeth Polk papers 1933-1996

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Elizabeth Polk (1902-2001) was an Austrian-American dancer and dance teacher who is considered one of the pioneers of dance therapy. She was particularly renowned for her work with mentally, physically, and behaviorally disabled children. The collection documents the overall evolution of Polk's career from the 1940s (and possibly earlier) to the 1990s, highlighting her work in the fields of dance, dance therapy, and dance education.

1.68 linear feet; 4 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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American Dance Therapy Association

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