Mari Kajiwara | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mari Kajiwara New York City, New York, United States |
| Alma mater | High School of Performing Arts |
| Occupations | Dancer, rehearsal director |
| Employer | Batsheva Dance Company |
| Style | Contemporary dance |
| Spouse | Ohad Naharin |
Mari Kajiwara (born in 1952[1] in New York City, died in 2001 on December 25 in Tel-Aviv)[2] was an American dancer, a leading member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Ohad Naharin Dance Company, and the Batsheva Dance Company.[2] She died of cancer.[3][4]
References
- "Kajiwara, Mari (1952–) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- Kisselgoff, Anna (January 12, 2002). "Mari Kajiwara, 50, Dancer Known for Pure Modern Style". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- "Mari Kajiwara, 50; Professional Dancer in New York, Israel", Los Angeles Times, January 14, 2002, retrieved May 8, 2026
- "Obituaries", Variety, vol. 385, no. 11, p. 61, April 2, 2002