Difference between revisions of "Maud Allan"
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Dancer and choreographer noted for her impressionist style of dance which included elaborate, hand-made costumes. Noted for her risque production of 'Salome'. Gained international fame with her failed defamation suit against a British Member of Parliament who publicly outed her as a lesbian. Taught dance later in life. Author of several articles and a book 'My Life and Dancing' (1908). | Dancer and choreographer noted for her impressionist style of dance which included elaborate, hand-made costumes. Noted for her risque production of 'Salome'. Gained international fame with her failed defamation suit against a British Member of Parliament who publicly outed her as a lesbian. Taught dance later in life. Author of several articles and a book 'My Life and Dancing' (1908). | ||
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| + | * [[Notable LGBTQ Dance Choreographers]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:24, 5 September 2018
Country
Canada
Birth - Death
1873 - 1956
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Dancer and choreographer noted for her impressionist style of dance which included elaborate, hand-made costumes. Noted for her risque production of 'Salome'. Gained international fame with her failed defamation suit against a British Member of Parliament who publicly outed her as a lesbian. Taught dance later in life. Author of several articles and a book 'My Life and Dancing' (1908).
