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Ed Mock

1938–1986

United States

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Ed Mock (c.1938–April 25, 1986) was a San Francisco-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, whose style and teaching influenced future generations of dancers and artists. Most active through the 70s and 80s, Mock founded and ran the West Coast Dance Company (1974–1979) and Ed Mock Dancers (1980–1985), as well as the Ed Mock Dance Studio. Born in Chicago, Mock trained with dancers Jimmy Payne and Anna Nassif, and was later influenced by Lester Horton, Katherine Dunham, and a mix of jazz traditions.

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