Age, Biography and Wiki
Peggy Baker (Peggy Laurayne Smith) was born on 22 October, 1952 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is an A canadian female dancer. Discover Peggy Baker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Peggy Laurayne Smith |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
22 October, 1952 |
| Birthday |
22 October |
| Birthplace |
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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She is a member of famous dancer with the age 71 years old group.
Peggy Baker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Peggy Baker height not available right now. We will update Peggy Baker's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Peggy Baker Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peggy Baker worth at the age of 71 years old? Peggy Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful dancer. She is from Canada. We have estimated Peggy Baker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
dancer |
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Timeline
Peggy Laurayne Baker (née Smith; born October 22, 1952) is a Canadian modern dancer, choreographer and teacher.
She has been awarded the Order of Canada and she was the first person to receive the Ontario Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.
Baker was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
She was the second child of six.
She has lived in Canada and the United States.
Baker first studied acting at the University of Alberta.
While there Baker was introduced to Modern Dance by Patricia Beatty, one of the founders of the Toronto Dance Theatre.
Baker met her future husband Ahmed Hassan in the 1970s when he composed for some of Baker’s work.
In 1971 she moved to Toronto to study with Beatty at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre.
After graduating from the school she appeared with the company as a dancer.
In 1974 she co-founded the Dancemakers Dance Company.
In 1980 she moved to New York City to dance with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company.
In 1990 she joined Mikhail Baryshnikov’s dance company White Oak Dance Project which re-launched her career as a dancer and choreographer.
She performed her first solo concert in 1990 called Le Charme d l'Impossible.
It was commissioned by the Canada Dance Festival and premiered at the Winnipeg Dance Festival.
They married in 1990 and remained married until his death in 2011 of multiple sclerosis.
In 1993 she was invited to be the National Ballet School of Canada's first artist-in-residence.
She founded the Peggy Baker Dance Projects to develop solo dance expression.
In 1993 she was hired as the National Ballet of Canada's first artist-in-residence to teach, choreograph and stage Lar Lubovitch's work.
Baker married her first husband Michael J. Baker in Edmonton before she moved to Toronto.
In 2006 Baker was awarded the Order of Canada and in 2007 she was the first person to receive the Ontario Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.
In 2010 the Canada Council for the Arts presented Baker with the Walter Carsen Prize.
