Background
Simon-Poland, Karyn Jean was born on December 22, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Samuel and Jean Simon.
Simon-Poland, Karyn Jean was born on December 22, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Samuel and Jean Simon.
Bachelor, U. Pittsburgh, 1974.
Soloist, Erie (Pennsylvania) Civic Ballet, 1967-1969; founder, artistic director, principal dancer, Carnegie Ballet Company, Pittsburgh, 1976-1985; instructor Spanish, classical ballet, contemporary dance, Mount Lebanon High School, Pittsburgh, 1976-1985; featured dancer, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, 1980-1985; founder, artistic director, principal dancer, The Woodlands (Texas) Civic Ballet, since 1986.
Married Peter James Poland, June 7, 1975. Children: Peter Simon, Eugenia Bronwyn.