Paul Taylor
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Summary
Paul Taylor was born on July 29, 1930[1], in Wilkinsburg[2]. He died on August 29, 2018[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a ballet dancer[5], ballet master[6], diarist[7], dancer[8], and choreographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: modern dance[12], choreography[13]
- Employer: Martha Graham Dance Company[14], New York City Ballet[15], Paul Taylor Dance Company[16]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[17], University of Nevada, Las Vegas[18], Syracuse University[19], Virginia Episcopal School[20]
- Student: Laura Dean[21]
- Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], MacArthur Fellows Program[23], National Medal of Arts[24], Kennedy Center Honors[25], Guggenheim Fellowship[26], American Choreography Awards[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Paul Taylor (choreographer)[29]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[30]
- Family name: Taylor[31]
- Given name: Paul[32], Belville[33]
- Official website: http://www.ptdc.org[34]
- Web feed URL: https://paultaylordance.org/feed/[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Affiliation: Merce Cunningham Dance Company[38]
- Name in native language: Paul Belville Taylor, Jr.[39]
- Different from: Terry Taylor[40]
Why It Matters
Paul Taylor has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Paul Taylor born?
Paul Taylor's place of birth was Wilkinsburg[2].
Where did Paul Taylor die?
Paul Taylor passed away in Manhattan[4].
What did Paul Taylor do for work?
Paul Taylor worked as a ballet dancer[5], ballet master[6], diarist[7], dancer[8], and choreographer[9].
Where did Paul Taylor go to school?
Paul Taylor was educated at Juilliard School[17], University of Nevada, Las Vegas[18], Syracuse University[19], and Virginia Episcopal School[20].
What awards did Paul Taylor receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], MacArthur Fellows Program[23], National Medal of Arts[24], and Kennedy Center Honors[25].