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Erik Belton Evers Bruhn (3 October 1928 – 1 April 1986) was a Danish ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director, actor, and author. Early life. Erik Bruhn was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, the fourth child and first son of Ellen (née Evers), owner of a hairdressing salon, and third child of Ernst Bruhn.
Apr 2, 1986 · Erik Bruhn, the leading danseur noble of his generation and one of the finest ballet dancers of the 20th century, died yesterday in Toronto's General Hospital. He was 57 years old, and had been...
Mar 28, 2024 · Erik Bruhn was a ballet dancer noted for his outstanding classical technique, who appeared mainly as a guest artist with North American and European companies. Bruhn entered the training school for the Royal Danish Ballet in 1937, joined the company in 1947, and was promoted to soloist in 1949.
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Erik Belton Evers Bruhn (1928-1986) - Danish dancer and choreographer. He studied at the Royal Danish Ballet. Since 1949, over 9 years of dancing at the American Ballet Theatre. Often performed...
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Apr 13, 1986 · Erik Bruhn was a complete dancer - a far cry from the highly specialized artist he was often made out to be. It was a myth, in fact, that he was an aloof paragon of classical style. At the...
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Dec 27, 2019 · Though Erik Bruhn, unfortunately, didn't have an older queer person to look up to, he became a mentor in every way possible. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 3, 1928, Erik Bruhn was originally put into dance class because he seemed disconnected with people his age. He took to ballet like a fish to water.
Jun 12, 2008 · Learn about Erik Bruhn, a Danish-born ballet dancer, choreographer and artistic director who influenced Canadian ballet. He danced with many companies, won awards, commissioned new works and endowed a competition for young dancers.
