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Kurt Jooss

German dancer, choreographer and influential art dance educator (1901-1979)

  • Fame46.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia645
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Lived 1901–1979, aged 78Germany
GermanyGermany
  • Wikipedia
    17 languages
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  • Era
    1901–1979
    Aged 78
  • Awards
    2
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-19

Kurt Jooss was a famous German ballet dancer and choreographer mixing classical ballet with theatre; he is also widely regarded as the founder of Tanztheater. Jooss is noted for establishing several dance companies, including most notably, the Folkwang Tanztheater, in Essen.

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