Eilber, Janet (1951–)
Eilber, Janet (1951–)
American modern dancer. Born July 27, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan.
Trained in apprenticeship program of Martha Graham studio before graduating into company (1972); performed as principal dancer with Graham company for many years, appearing in such works as Holy Jungle (1974), Adorations (1975), The Scarlet Letter(1975), Flute of Pan (1978) and Appalachian Spring; was guest dancer with American Dance Machine; performed in Broadway shows, including in Bob Fosse's Dancing; appeared in films Whose Life Is It, Anyway?, Romantic Comedy, and Hard to Hold, among others; co-founded American Repertory Dance Company; also served as co-artistic director of Martha Graham Trust and incoming artistic director of Martha Graham Dance Company.
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