Carolyn Brown (choreographer)

Carolyn Brown
Born
Carolyn Rice

(1927-09-26)September 26, 1927
DiedJanuary 7, 2025(2025-01-07) (aged 97)
EducationDenishawn School; Wheaton College
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
Spouse
(m. 1950; div. 1988)
MotherMarion Rice

Carolyn Brown (née Rice; September 26, 1927 – January 7, 2025) was an American dancer, choreographer and writer. She was best known for her work as a founding member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and was Cunningham's leading dancer for twenty years. Brown performed in almost every dance choreographed for the company from 1953 to 1972.