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Shapiro, Linda Jo was born on October 14, 1941 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Robert George and Helen May (Wipperman) Roepke.
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Linda Jo Shapiro
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Linda Jo Shapiro, American Artistic director, choreographer. Fellow Minnesota State Arts Board, 1979, 81, Jerome Foundation, 1980, National Endowment Arts, 1981, 83, 84, Bush Foundation, 1984, Minnesota Dance Alliance McKnight fellow, 1989, 90. Member Dance United States of America, Minnesota Dance Alliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1963; Master of Arts in English, University of Wisconsin, 1968; studies with Merce Cunningham, New York City, 1964-1971.
Career
Artistic director, New Dance Ensemble, Minneapolis, since 1981. Panelist National Endowment Arts, Wahsington, 1987-1989. Choreographer for various organizations including St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, 1986, Station KTCA-television, Minneapolis, 1987, The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, 1987.
Achievements
Membership
Member Dance United States of America, Minnesota Dance Alliance.
Connections
Married Alan E. Shapiro, September 5, 1971.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1963
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1968
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1971
Awards
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Fellow Minnesota State Arts Board, 1979, 81, Jerome Foundation, 1980, National Endowment Arts, 1981, 83, 84, Bush Foundation, 1984, Minnesota Dance Alliance McKnight fellow, 1989, 90.Fellow Minnesota State Arts Board, 1979, 81, Jerome Foundation, 1980, National Endowment Arts, 1981, 83, 84, Bush Foundation, 1984, Minnesota Dance Alliance McKnight fellow, 1989, 90.