Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts
To Margaret H’Doubler: For being a pioneer in the field of dance; for developing revolutionary ideas in the science and theory of dance in relation to education and life; and for her work at the University of Wisconsin which led to the establishment of the first degree program in dance at any institution of higher education.
John W. Reynolds, Governor
GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON THE ARTS
State of Wisconsin
October 8, 1964
From Dr. Marie L. Carns (Director of the Department of Physical education for Women) statements at Margaret H’Doubler’s retirement in 1954:
“Miss H’Doubler will always be remembered by her students and her colleagues as a truly great teacher. There is no higher tribute.“
From a letter dated 1961 written by Dr. Aileen Lockhart, professor, University of Southern California.
“I know of no other woman who has so influenced physical education in recent years in this country.“
From John Martin, Dance Critic, for the New York Times of Berta Ochsner, first President of Orchesis:
“She is a welcome addition not only because she is an interesting artist but because she brings new blood and fresh approach to the modern dance hereabouts.”
“She is the first dancer to bring the technical and artistic methods of that notable educator (Margaret H’Doubler) to the professional field.”