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Michel Fokine

Dance and Theatre Performers

Michel Fokine was a Russian choreographer and dancer who lived from 1880 to 1942. He is considered the founder of modern ballet. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Le Spectre de la Rose, Works
Source Le Spectre de la Rose (Wikipedia)
The Dying Swan, Works

Choreographed by Michel Fokine for Anna Pavlova, 1905.

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1. Michel Fokine (Wikipedia)
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  • Introduction
    He is considered the founder of modern ballet.
  • Gender reference
    He is considered the founder of modern ballet.
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Le Spectre de la Rose (Wikipedia)
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Quote, Works Created: Le Spectre de la Rose, lead section
Michel Fokine was the choreographer and Léon Bakst designed the original Biedermeier sets and costumes.
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