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: Bertil Zachrisson, former Minister of Culture
Treasurer and permanent secretary: professor Bengt Häger
Deputy Chairman: Anders Franzén, General director of the Royal Swedish Opera
Other board members:
Hans Nilsson, Royal Court Dancer
Mariane Orlando, Ballerina, Ballet Mistress Royal Swedish Ballet
Brita Lundh, formerly special council
Cecilia Björklund Dahlgren, dance pedagogue
Specialist consultant: Gösta Svalberg, former Director of the Swedish Ballet School