Rachel Browne
Rachel Browne | |
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| Born | Ray Minkoff November 6, 1934 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 9, 2012 (aged 77) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, artistic director, fundraiser, teacher, choreographer |
| Career | |
| Former groups | Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers, Royal Winnipeg Ballet |
Rachel Browne (born Ray Minkoff; November 6, 1934 – June 9, 2012) was a dancer, teacher and choreographer based in Winnipeg. In 1964, she founded Canada's longest running modern dance company, Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers.
Browne was Artistic Director until 1983. She remained with the company in various leadership roles until her death.
Rachel Browne received numerous honours for her creativity as a choreographer as well as for her dedication to dance and to dancers.