Kurt Jooss
German dancer, choreographer and influential art dance educator (1901-1979) · Germany · Died at 78
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Something wrong?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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Germany
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1979 · aged 78
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