Welcome to the Carina Ari Foundations
About Bengt Häger, the doyen of the foundations, dance impresario, founder of the Dance Museum and the University College of Dance
Carina Ari was a famous Swedish prima ballerina. Her life went through many changes. Born in a poor family, she eventually achieved fame, wealth and love.
Her inheritage is dedicated to the world of dance.
Carina Ari Medal Award winner Anders Jörlén with Princess Christina fru Magnuson
The Carina Ari Day 2011 - photos of the Celebration (text in Swedish)
prof Bengt Häger
passed away
the 2nd November 2011
at the age of 95 years.
The funeral took place Wednesday 7 December
in S:t Jacobs kyrka in Stockholm.
After the ceremony there was a memorial gathering
in the Opera’s Gold Foyer.
The Carina Ari foundations have decided to accept
donations for a purpose in the
spirit of Bengt Häger.
If you wish to give a donation in memory of Bengt Häger,
please make the payment to the memorial foundation:
Carina Aris Minnesfond,
IBAN: SE10 6000 0000 0000 9995 5466
BIC: HANDSESS.
Please write that the donation is for the
purpose “Bengt Häger” and indicate who it is from.
The Carina Ari Memorial Foundation
- awards scholarships to Swedish young dancers for studies abroad
- promotes quality in research in the field of dance
- provides support for aged dancers
Collaboration initiated with Drottningholms Slottsteater
The Carina Ari Foundation
awards the Carina Ari Medal to individuals who have promoted Swedish dance
The Carina Ari Medal 2011
The Carina Ari Library
is an internationally renowned reference and research centre for dance. The large collection of books, periodicals, videos, pictures and other source material is continuously extended.Search for books and magazines in the library
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