Sharon Gersten Luckman

Background

Luckman, Sharon Gersten was born on October 10, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Robert S. and Libbie (Izen) Gersten.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1967; certified Institute Not-For-Profit Management, Columbia University, 1982.

Career

Director, 92d St YM/YHA Dance Center, New York City, 1978-1986; director development & new ventures, Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation, New York City, 1986-1987; executive director, Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation, New York City, 1988; director, Volunteer Lawyers for Arts, New York City, 1988-1992; director development, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Foundation, New York City, 1992-1995; executive director, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Foundation, New York City, since 1995. Dance teacher 92nd St. Y, New York City, 1963-1978, Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York, 1963-1978, Long Beach (New York) Public Schools, 1963-1978. Director Brant Lake (New York) Dance and Sports Center, 1980-1986.

Achievements

• Sharon Gersten Luckman has been listed as a noteworthy arts administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairperson Laban/Bartenieff Institute Movement Studies, New York City, 1984-1987.

Connections

Married Peter Luckman, November 22, 1968 (divorced 1979). Children: Melissa, Gregory. Married Paul Shapiro, December 13, 1981.

Father:

Robert S. Gersten

Mother:

Libbie (Izen) Gersten

Spouse:

Peter Luckman

Spouse:

Paul Shapiro

child:

Melissa Luckman

child:

Gregory Luckman