ESD Presents Robert Cohan: Open Forum Discussion

Join us for an engaging and insightful Open Forum Discussion, where we will explore the life and legacy of Sir Robert Cohan CBE, one of the most influential figures in contemporary dance. The panel will feature distinguished speakers including Dr. Roy M. Vestrich, Chair of the Sir Robert Cohan Dance Legacy, Kenneth Tharp CBE and Anne Donnelly, former Cohan dancers, Paul R W. Jackson, author of The Last Guru: Robert Cohan’s Life in Dance from Martha Graham to LCDT, and Eliot Smith, Creative Director of Eliot Smith Dance.


The discussion will provide a brief yet insightful look into Cohan’s profound contributions to the world of dance, spanning his time with Martha Graham and his role in founding the London Contemporary Dance Theatre (LCDT). This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from experts who have worked closely with and studied Cohan’s legacy.


Following the discussion, audience members will have the chance to ask questions, creating an interactive and thought-provoking exchange that allows us all to reflect on the lasting impact of Sir Robert Cohan on contemporary dance.

Image: Robert Cohan, Aug 1987 II © Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement