Carina Ari Memorial Foundation

Carina Ari in the 1930s

1940s

1960s

The Carina Ari Memorial Foundation

Carina Aris Minnesfond

The Carina Ari Memorial foundation was founded in 1973, just over two years after her death. The scope and objectives of the Foundation are unique in international terms. The overall purpose is to develop and support Swedish dance. At present, this is achieved by providing financial support primarily in three main areas:

scholarships to enable young dancers to study abroad
scholarships and funding for dance research
financial support for elderly dancers who often receive unjustly small pensions and have substantial healthcare needs

The Memorial Foundation has also helped fund dance-related seminars.

Members of the board of directors:

Chairman: Dag Hallberg, f. General Director

Treasurer and permanent secretary: Professor Bengt Häger

Deputy Chairman: Birgitta Svénden, General Director, Royal Swedish Opera

Other board members:
Marc Ribaud, Artistic Director of Royal Swedish Ballet
Mariane Orlando, Premiere Danseuse, Royal Swedish Ballet
(see also Mariane Orlando's Stipendiefond)
Madeleine Onne, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet
Professor Ana Laguna, Royal Court dancer