Marilyn Wood is an American choreographer, intermedia artist, and dancer.
Marilyn Wood is an internationally renowned creator of contemporary, city-scale intermedia performances, otherwise termed “Celebrations,” that have taken place worldwide for the past 25 years. As a dancer/choreographer who “choreographs cities,” Marilyn Wood's Celebration Events bring communities together to celebrate their vitality and diversity in a unique experience of spectacle and participation in urban environments. Her work has been recognized as re-inventing the spirit and drama of the ancient festival in contemporary life.
Read more about Marilyn Wood: Early Years, The Celebration Group, Celebrations Choreography
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