Serge Lifar

Serge Lifar

Country

Russia

Birth - Death

1905 - 1986

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

Description

Ballet dancer with Ballet Russes, and choreographer. Became artistic director of Paris Opera on several occassions. Writer. Considered one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century.

See Also

• LGBTQ Russia

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/340001/Serge-Lifar
• http://www.abt.org/education/archive/choreographers/lifar_s.html

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