The Most Famous Dance Choreographers of the Past and Present
George Balanchine (1904-1983)
Regarded as the foremost contemporary choreographer in the world of ballet, George Balanchine served as the artistic director and primary choreographer of the New York City Ballet.
He founded the School of American Ballet. He is famous for his signature neoclassical style.
Paul Taylor (1930-2018)
An American choreographer of the 20th century, Paul Taylor was considered by many to be the greatest living choreographer (until his death in 2018).
He led the Paul Taylor Dance Company started in 1954. He was among the last living members that pioneered American modern dance.
Bob Fosse (1927-1987)
One of the most influential men in jazz dance history, Bob Fosse created a unique dance style that is practiced in dance studios throughout the world.
He won eight Tony Awards for choreography, more than anyone else, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning for his direction of "Cabaret."
Alvin Ailey (1931-1989)
Alvin
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Dancers’ biographies that you’ll love
I love reading anytime I have some spare time. There’s nothing better than having a book between the hands and a warm blanket on top. Actually, there is something better: having a good ballet book! If you enjoy reading too, here’s a collection of dancers’ biographies that you’ll love.
Natalia Makarova – A dance autobiography (by Natalia Makarova)
Natalia Makarova has been one of my greatest influences and role models, not only for her dancing, but especially for her personality. In her autobiography, filled with beautiful pictures, Makarova begins with her childhood in Russia and takes us up to the peaks of her career as a ballerina. She extensively talks about the spirituality and intellectuality of dance, about her difficulties and personal opinions. A very inspiring story for any dancer.
“To execute a step and to dance a step. The opposition of these two concepts contains the entire history of the classical dance”Natalia Makarova
Rudolf Nureyev – The life (by Julie Kavanagh)
Does this book even need an introduc
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William Forsythe (choreographer)
American dancer and choreographer
This article is about the choreographer. For the actor, see William Forsythe (actor).
William Forsythe
Forsythe in 2012
Born
(1949-12-30) December 30, 1949 (age 75)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)
Dancer, choreographer
William Forsythe (born December 30, 1949)[1] is an American dancer and choreographer formerly resident in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and now based in Vermont. He is known for his work with the Ballet Frankfurt (1984–2004) and The Forsythe Company (2005–2015). Recognized for the integration of ballet and visual arts, which displayed both abstraction and forceful theatricality, his vision of choreography as an organizational practice has inspired him to produce numerous installations, films, and web-based knowledge creation, incorporating the spoken word and experimental music.[2]
Early life
William Forsythe was born in New York in 1949, but only started dancing seriously in his later teenage years in college. He followed his grandfa