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Michio Ito

Michio Ito (choreographer, 1892c.-1961) was an eminent dance artist whose artistic vision and unique dance technique influenced three continents. A native of Japan, Ito studied at the Dalcroze Institute at Hellerau, near Dresden where he also began to formulate his own technique. Ito toured Europe and collaborated with William Butler Yeats on a production of, “At the Hawk’s Well.” Ito moved to New York City in 1916 and opened a Studio in 1919.

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Watch Past Performances

Facing West: Dance and Film 6/12/05: Facing West: Dance and Film

Facing West: Dance and Film from Michio Ito, Lester Horton, and Bella Lewitzky features film footage of Ito, Lewitzky, and Horton's dances.  Artists from New York, California, and Washington, D.C. will also dance works from these master choreographer/educators.

Facing West: Dance and Film

Facing West: Dance and Film from Michio Ito, Lester Horton, and Bella Lewitzky features film footage of Ito, Lewitzky, and Horton's dances.  Artists from New York, California, and Washington, D.C. will also dance works from these master choreographer/educators.

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