Anna Sokolow

Overview

Anna Sokolow born Hartford, CT February 9, 1910 (d. 2000). American dancer and choreographer. Produced “Anti-war Trilogy” at the First Anti-War Congress, sponsored by the American League Against War and Fascism, 1933. Established Mexico's first modern dance academy, 1939. Created other anti-war productions including: “Inquisition '36”, “Excerpts from a War Poem”, and “Slaughter of the Innocents” about the Spanish Civil War. Illustrated the sorrow of the Holocaust in “Dreams”, 1963.

Quotations

“Art should be a reflection and a comment on contemporary life. . . The artist should belong to his society. . . yet without feeling that he has to conform to it. . . Then, although he belongs to his society, he can change it, presenting it with fresh feelings, fresh ideas.” (Jewish Virtual Library)