Background
Currier, Ruth was born on January 4, 1926 in Ashland, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Elmer MacDonald and Zada (Holliman) Miller.
dancer choreographer and educator
Currier, Ruth was born on January 4, 1926 in Ashland, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Elmer MacDonald and Zada (Holliman) Miller.
Student, Black Mountain College, 1942-1944; student, New York University, 1944-1945.
Soloist, José Limón Dance Company. New York City, 1949-1963;
artistic director, José Limón Dance Company. New York City, 1973-1977;
assistant to, Doris Humphrey, 1950-1958;
principal, Ruth Currier and Dance Company.
New York City, 1957-1968;
associate professor dance, director, American Dance in Repertory, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1968-1973;
freelance choreographer, New York City, 1978-1981;
director, Ruth Currier Dance Studio, New York City, 1981-1990. Adjunct member of faculty Bennington College, 1958-1963. Guest teacher, choreographer numerous colleges, dance companies.