Annabelle Gamson

Annabelle Gamson (born Annabelle Gold, August 6, 1928 – August 1, 2023) was an American dancer and choreographer. Although she worked in ballet, Gamson was particularly known for her work within modern dance. As a dancer, she drew particular acclaim for her interpretations of the works of Isadora Duncan, Mary Wigman, and Eleanor King.

Biography Annabelle Gold was born in The Bronx, New York to Russian Jewish immigrants Solomon and Rose Gold. She studied dance with Julia Levien, a pupil of Anna Duncan, from ages five to twelve. She then attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and the Professional Children's School. She also studied under May O'Donnell, Helene Platova, and at the Katherine Dunham School. By sixteen, she was already making a living as a dancer.

In 1949, she made her Broadway debut in Richard Lewine's musical revue Make Mine Manhattan at the Broadhurst Theatre. She returned to Broadway the following year to appear in Morton Gould's Arms and the Girl at the 46th Street Theatre. Shortly after that production closed, Gamson moved to Paris to study under Etienne Decroux.