Syvilla Fort

Syvilla Fort
BornJuly 3, 1917
DiedNovember 8, 1975(1975-11-08) (aged 58)
Occupation(s)Dancer, dance educator

Syvilla Fort (July 3, 1917 – November 8, 1975) was an American dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher. Born in Seattle, she drew on her African-American heritage in her original dance works. American composer John Cage wrote his first piece for prepared piano, Bacchanale (1940), for a dance by Fort. She died from breast cancer at the age of 58.

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