Nancy Stark Smith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Nancy Stark Smith
Occupation	Dancer
Date Of Birth	Feb 11, 1952(1952-02-11)
Age	72
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aquarius

Nancy Stark Smith Biography

Nancy Stark Smith is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on February 11, 1952 in Brooklyn, United States. Nancy Stark Smith (February 11, 1952 – May 1, 2020) was an American dancer and founding participant in Contact Improvisation.

Nancy Stark Smith Net Worth

Nancy Stark Smith is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nancy Stark Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born in Brooklyn, New York and an alumna of Oberlin College, Smith initially trained as an athlete and gymnast. She studied and performed in modern dance and postmodern dance performances in the early 1970s. She danced in the first contact improvisation performances in 1972, and later worked as a dancer, performer, instructor, author, and organizer. She travelled the world to teach and present performances of contact and improvised dance.

In 1975, she founded Contact Quarterly, an international journal of dance and improvisation, which she continued to co-edit and produce until her passing. In the early years of contact improvisation, Contact Quarterly expressed Steve Paxton, Stark Smith’s, and other core members chose to make informal leadership and community groups the culture of contact improvisation. Eschewing a trademark and policing teachers, they used Contact Quarterly to influence and create open communication among leaders, teachers, and contact dancers.

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Facts & Trivia

Nancy Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Nancy Stark Smith celebrates birthday on February 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Nancy Stark Smith

1. Nancy Stark Smith was a pioneer of Contact Improvisation.
2. She co-founded the first Contact Improvisation group in 1972.
3. Smith taught and performed worldwide for over four decades.
4. She authored “Contact Quarterly” magazine’s first issue in 1975.
5. Smith received numerous awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2008.
6. Her work influenced contemporary dance and somatic practices globally.
7. Smith passed away on May 1, 2020, at the age of 68.
8. She collaborated with renowned artists such as Steve Paxton and Simone Forti.
9. The documentary “Breath Made Visible” features her life and work.
10. Smith’s legacy continues through her teachings and contributions to dance history.