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Don McDonagh (February 6, 1932- ) is an American dance critic, best known for his books 'The Rise and Fall and Rise of Modern Dance' (1970), 'Martha Graham: A Biography' (1973) and 'The Complete Guide to Modern Dance' (1976), as well his dance reviews for 'The New York Times' (1967-1977) and 'The New York Post.' He was a 'Dance Magazine' (founded 1927) contributing editor and an editor of 'Ballet Review,' which ceased print publication in 2019. McDonagh was an early supporter of such influential American modern dancers as Twyla Tharp and Rudy Perez.

Donald Francis McDonagh, the only child of Winifred Tierney and Francis McDonagh, was born in New York City and attended Fordham University. He married Jennifer Jane Tobutt, whom he met while stationed in England during the Korean War, and they had four children.

McDonagh's other books include 'How to Enjoy Ballet' (1978), 'Dance Fever' (1979) and 'George Balanchine' (1983).