Dorothee Merg

Dorothee Merg was born in Frankfurt, Germany. She started her tailoring apprenticeship in 1985, and after successfully completing the apprenticeship in 1988, she began her career creating work for film and television. Soon after, in 1989, she joined Ballett Frankfurt, led by William Forsythe.

In 2005, Merg joined The Forsythe Company as Head of Costumes. During that time, she created the designs for several of William Forsythe’s works. She has also designed costumes for numerous independent ballet and theatre projects. Today, she is a costume designer for the Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company, the successor to The Forsythe Company.

Last update: 05-09-2024