Eddy Thomas

Eddy Thomas (c. 1932 – April 10, 2014) was a Jamaican dancer, choreographer and dance instructor. In 1962, Thomas and Rex Nettleford co-founded the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC).[1][2] Before establishing the NDTC, Thomas was a member of the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York City.[1]

Thomas died at his home in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on April 10, 2014, at the age of 82.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Campbell, Howard (2014-04-11). "Co-founder of Jamaican dance company, Eddy Thomas, dies at 82". Associated Press (CKWX). Retrieved 2014-05-05.
  2. 1 2 "Eddy Thomas, NDTC co-founder, dead". Jamaica Observer. 2014-04-12. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
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