Anna Sokolow was a Jewish cultural icon, daughter of immigrants and social activist whose powerful theatrical choreography shaped American modern dance over the course of a 70-year choreographic career.
She had an antique shop in Lenox during the 1980s, and also worked for Charles Flint Antiques in Lenox. She later worked in real estate for 12 years as a realtor for the former Reinholt Real Estate in Lenox.