About Robert Cohan
Lived 1925 – 2021 (aged 95). Robert Cohan was an American choreographer and dancer.
Sir Robert Paul Cohan (26 March 1925 – 13 January 2021) was a British dancer, choreographer, and the founding artistic director of The Place, London Contemporary Dance School, and London Contemporary Dance Theatre (LCDT), which he directed for 20 years. Cohan also worked with the Yorke Dance Project and the Batsheva Dance Company in Israel.
Life and career Robert Cohan was born in New York City to a Jewish family. His family has said that while he was born late on 26 March 1925, his birth certificate inaccurately listed him as being born on 27 March, and he celebrated his birthday across both days.
Cohan died in London on 13 January 2021, at age 95.
Publications The Dance Workshop, Gaia Books Ltd, 1989,
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Who was Robert Cohan?
British-American dancer
When was Robert Cohan born?
Robert Cohan was born on 27 March 1925 in Brooklyn.
When did Robert Cohan die?
Robert Cohan died on 13 January 2021 in London.
What was Robert Cohan's occupation?
Robert Cohan was a choreographer and dancer.
What nationality was Robert Cohan?
Robert Cohan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Cohan. https://biography.guide/robert-cohan/
MLA: "Robert Cohan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-cohan/.
Chicago: "Robert Cohan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-cohan/.
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