María Fux
María Fux was an Argentine dancer, choreographer, and dance therapist. She developed a dance therapy system, in Argentina, later establishing dance schools in Argentina and Europe, training physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, doctors, teachers of dance and of gymnastics, psychotherapists, psychologists, and teachers working with people with disabilities.
Fux was invited to institutions, conferences, and seminars to witness their experiences with issues related to deafness, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, autistic individuals, elderly, and various other disabilities. She turned 100 in January 2022, and died on 31 July 2023, at the age of 101.
Awards
- Diploma, UNESCO
- Recognition from UN
- Illustrious citizen of the city
- Gratia Artis Award
- Silver Clover Award, Rotary
- Bicentennial Medal
- National Endowment for the Arts Award
- Rosa Silver Award of Congress
Selected works
Fux published several books, which have been translated into Italian and Portuguese:*