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Bari Rolfe

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Bari Rolfe was an American dancer, mime artist, choreographer, and educator who made significant contributions to the field of mime in the United States. She taught at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she helped establish mime and movement studies in the academic curriculum. In 1980, she edited 'Mimes on Miming,' an important anthology that collected writings on the art and techniques of mime from practitioners across different traditions. Rolfe's work helped to elevate mime as a serious art form in American dance and theater education.

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Who was Bari Rolfe?

Bari Rolfe was an American dancer, choreographer, mime artist, author, and teacher. She became known for helping establish mime and movement studies in American higher education.

Where did Bari Rolfe teach mime?

Rolfe taught at institutions including the University of California, Los Angeles, California State University, Northridge, and the University of Washington. Her teaching career helped bring mime training into American university programs.

Which European mime teachers influenced Bari Rolfe?

Rolfe studied in Paris with Étienne Decroux and at the École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq. She also encountered Marcel Marceau's work, which helped inspire her deeper study of mime.

What books did Bari Rolfe write?

Her published work included History and Mystery of Mime, released in 1990. She also wrote Behind the Mask and Commedia dell'Arte: A Scene Study Book, both published in 1977.