Carolyn Carlson (artist)

Carolyn Carlson (born 7 March 1943) is an American born French nationalized contemporary dance choreographer, performer, and poet. She is of Finnish descent.

She is the director of the Centre Chorégraphique National in Roubaix and of the Atelier de Paris at La Cartoucherie de Vincennes in Paris. Carlson was awarded the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres of the French Republic.