Devorah Bertonov

Devorah Bertonov (1915–2010) was an Israeli pioneer of dance and stage arts.[1]

Devorah Bertonov
Devorah Bertonov during a recording rehearsal (probably in 1951)

Biography

Devorah Bertonov was the daughter of Yehoshua Bertonov, one of the founders of Habima Theatre in Moscow, who also won the Israel Prize.[2]She was born in the Republic of Georgia. Her family immigrated to Israel in 1915 and settled in Tel Aviv. She studied dance in Berlin in 1929–1932.[2]

Awards and recognition

Bertonov was awarded the Israel Prize in 1991. Making Way for a Green Leaf is a documentary about Bertonov filmed when she was 85.[3]

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References
  1. The German Jewish actress who charmed and angered the Israeli public, Haaretz
  2. Eshel, Ruth (April 29, 2010). "Perpetual Motion". Haaretz.
  3. From the Miami Herald: A Review of HUC's The Art of Aging

See also
  • Dance of Israel
  • List of Israel Prize winners
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