Eleo Pomare

Eleo Pomare (20 October 1937 – 8 August 2008) was a Colombian-American modern dance choreographer. Known for his politically-charged productions depicting the Black experience, his work had a major influence on contemporary dance, especially Black dance. He founded the Eleo Pomare Modern Dance Company in Amsterdam, Netherlands (1960–1963), and, after returning to the United States, established the Eleo Pomare Dance Company in New York City in 1964, which continued after his death. After a tour to Australia in 1972, and the subsequent return of his then lead dancer, Carole Johnson, his style of dancing continues to influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander modern dancers.