Adam Darius
American dancer (1930-2017)
Adam Darius (May 10, 1930 – December 3, 2017) was an American dancer, mime artist, writer and choreographer. As a performer, he appeared in over 85 countries across six continents.[1] As a writer, he published 19 books and wrote 22 plays. [2] He was born in New York City. He was known for creating plays based on the lives of Marilyn Monroe and Anne Frank.
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In Britain he has taught, among others, mime artist, dancer and director, Kazimir Kolesnik,[3] rock star Kate Bush,[4][5] and Hollywood movie star Kate Beckinsale.[6]
Darius retired in October 2016.
Darius died on December 3, 2017 in Espoo, Finland of a heart attack at the age of 87.[7]
References
change- ↑ The extensive archives of Adam Darius´s career as dancer, mime artist and author are now housed in Espoo, Finland and at the Royal Academy of Dance in London.
- ↑ A full catalogue of Adam Darius' publications can be seen at the Mime Centre Archived September 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Interview with Kazimir Kolesnik in Darius, A Acting: A Psychological and Technical Approach, Helsinki, 1998 (p.150)
- ↑ Interview with Kate Bush in Darius, A The Adam Darius Method, Latonia, 1984 (p.236)
- ↑ Jovanovich, Rob Kate Bush: The Biography, Portrait, 2006
- ↑ Interview with Kate Beckinsale in Darius, A Acting: A Psychological and Technical Approach, Helsinki, 1998 (p.144)
- ↑ "Dancer and Choreographer Adam Darius Passes at 87". Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
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