Bert Terborgh

Background

Terborgh, Bert was born on March 8, 1945 in Bennebroek, Netherlands. Son of Cornelius Franciscus and Petronella Maria (Berbee) Zwetsloot. came to the United States, 1975.

Education

Graduate, Gymnasium, Haarlem, Netherlands, 1964.

Career

Dancer with, Scapino Ballet, Australian Dance Theatre and Rotterdam Dance Theater, 1967-1972; principal dancer, Bat Dor Dance Company, Israel, 1973-1974; principal dancer, Paul Sanasordo and Australian Dance Theater, New York City and, Australia, 1975; principal dancer, Martha Graham Dance Company. New York City, 1976-1982; rehearsal director, teacher, Martha Graham Dance Company. New York City, 1982-1987; member dance faculty, State University of New York, Purchase, 1987-1996.

Member of faculty Martha Graham Center, New York City, Neighborhood Playhouse, New York City. Teacher dance universities, schools, companies, United States, Europe and Australia.

Achievements

• Bert Terborgh has been listed as a noteworthy Dancer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Guild Museum Artists.

Connections

Father:

Cornelius Franciscus Zwetsloot

Mother:

Petronella Maria (Berbee) Zwetsloot