George Ivan Tomov

Background

Tomov, George Ivan was born on March 18, 1933 in Macedonia, Yugoslavia. Came to the United States, 1967. Son of Ivan and Annette (Patarova) Tomov.

Education

Diploma in art, Pedagogy Academy, Skopje, Yugoslavia, 1962.

Career

Lead dancer, Tanec Macedonian National Folk Ballet, Skopje, 1953-1963; lead dancer, Lado National Croatian Folk Ballet, Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 1963-1967; artistic director, choreographer, Tomov Yugoslav Folk Dance Ensemble, Woodside, New York, since 1967. Visiting professor, lecturer in folklore and folk dance various university and music, United States of America, Canada and Yugoslavia. Director Folk Dance Foundation, Woodside, New York.

Achievements

• George Ivan Tomov has been listed as a notable Artistic director, choreographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Folk Dance Center, New York City, 1972-1982.

Interests

• Avocation: sculpture.

Connections

Father:

Ivan Tomov

Mother:

Annette (Patarova) Tomov