Julia Levien (October 9, 1911 – September 3, 2006)[1][2] was an American dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer.
[6] Later, in Levien's first performance with Irma Duncan, she had to learn Russian songs and attempted to sing.
In 1923, Levien discovered Anna Duncun, who taught at Carnegie Hall, and be involved with Duncan's circle.
[7] For about five years, Levien went on a tour of Cuba and the United States with Irma, and had a pianist perform with the company.
Both Anna Duncun and Irma taught Levien a dance must look spontaneous, whether or not the dancer had performed it beforehand.
She believed at this point in life it is important for young dancers to have experience of Duncan and her practice.
Levien later married and moved to Far Rockaway, where she raised a son named Elliot, and continued to perform and teach.
[7] Julia Levien was the daughter of Russian parents, both of whom were Jewish intellectual immigrants and were involved in the arts, including music, dance, poetry and theater;[7] and were also Yiddish literature writers.