Background
Bilderback, Carolyn was born on May 11, 1915 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Joseph Brown and Carolyn (Leete) Bilderback.
choreographer performer dance educator
Bilderback, Carolyn was born on May 11, 1915 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Joseph Brown and Carolyn (Leete) Bilderback.
Bachelor, Reed College, 1938; postgraduate, San Francisco State College, 1939-1941.
Performing member Katherine Litz Dance Company, New York City, 1950-1953. Director Carolyn Bilderback Dance Theaater, from 1967. Member faculty Manhattan School Music, New York City, 1965-1982.
Workshop leader American Dance Festival, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1974, International Women's Writing Guild, New York City, 1987. Resident The Strong Dance Fund, Emma Willard School, Troy, New York, 1978. Resident centennial education program University Nebraska, Lincoln, winter 1979.
Co-designer, teacher workshop Hollyhock Holistic Learning Center, Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada, 1994. Adjunct professor movement and dance Union Theological Seminary, New York City, since 1960, guest instructor fantasy and religious experience, 1988. Choreographer operas Aspen (Colorado) Music Festival, summers 1956-1958.
Choreographer, dancer Cauldron Productions, New York City, 1992.
Fellow American Dance Guild. Member National Organization for Women.