Difference between revisions of "Rudi Van Dantzig"
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==Birth - Death== | ==Birth - Death== | ||
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| − | Considered the country's greatest ballet dancer and choreographer. Some of his contemporary works portray LGBTQ struggles, for which they generated considerable controversy. Involved in the foundation of Netherlands Dance Theatre, and director of the Dutch National Ballet ( | + | Considered the country's greatest ballet dancer and choreographer. Some of his contemporary works portray LGBTQ struggles, for which they generated considerable controversy. Involved in the foundation of Netherlands Dance Theatre, and director of the Dutch National Ballet (1971-1991). Notable contribution to gay literature with his autobiographical novel 'Monument for a Dead Boy' (1965). Received the Benois de la Danse lifetime achievement award and was made Knight and then Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, among many other awards. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [[LGBTQ Ballet Dancers]] | * [[LGBTQ Ballet Dancers]] | ||
* [[Notable LGBTQ Dance Choreographers]] | * [[Notable LGBTQ Dance Choreographers]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:00, 15 November 2020
Contents
Country
Netherlands
Birth - Death
1933 - 2012
Occupation
Entertainment
Notable Achievements
Order of Orange-Nassau
Description
Considered the country's greatest ballet dancer and choreographer. Some of his contemporary works portray LGBTQ struggles, for which they generated considerable controversy. Involved in the foundation of Netherlands Dance Theatre, and director of the Dutch National Ballet (1971-1991). Notable contribution to gay literature with his autobiographical novel 'Monument for a Dead Boy' (1965). Received the Benois de la Danse lifetime achievement award and was made Knight and then Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, among many other awards.
