Diachenko, Nada (1946–)
Diachenko, Nada (1946–)
American modern dancer and choreographer. Born July 31, 1946, in Miami, Florida.
Performed duets with Erick Hawkins in several of his works, including Here and Now with Watchers, Classic Kite Tails (1972), and Greek Dreams with Flute (1973); appeared in works by Beverly Brown and Lillo Way; danced in recitals by Greenhouse Dance Ensemble, a troupe she later co-directed with Way; taught dance classes at New York University for 10 years and at Erick Hawkins studio for 8; held numerous residencies and gave workshops in injury prevention across US; taught at Princeton, Vassar, North Carolina School of the Arts, as well as in England, Denmark, Germany, and Czech Republic; served as artistic director and choreographer for Nada Diachenko and Dancers and Nada Diachenko-Solo Dance. Works of choreography include Alighting Aloft (1972), Summer Settings (1973), For Four (1977), Beneath It All (1978), Branching (1979), Shades of You, Shades of Me (1979), Structures (1980) and Avian Images (1981).