Helen Lewis (choreographer)
Helen Lewis | |
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| Born | Helena Katz 22 June 1916 |
| Died | 31 December 2009 (aged 93) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Other names | Helena Hermann |
| Occupation(s) | dance teacher, choreographer |
| Known for | A Time to Speak, autobiography |
| Spouse(s) | Paul Hermann (1938–1945; his death) Harry Lewis (1947–1991; his death) |
| Children | Two sons: Michael Lewis Robin Lewis |
Helen Lewis MBE (née Katz; 22 June 1916 – 31 December 2009) was a pioneer of modern dance in Northern Ireland, and made her name as a dance teacher and choreographer. A survivor of the Holocaust, she was also known for her memoir of her experiences during the Second World War.