Erik Bruhn

Erik Bruhn

Country

Denmark

Birth - Death

1928 - 1986

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Ballet dancer of international stature, recognized by many as the greatest of his time, who began as a dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet. Long relationship with Rudolf Nureyev. Former Artistic Director, National Ballet of Canada, which awards the annual Erik Bruhn Prize.

See Also

• LGBTQ Ballet Dancers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/82068/Erik-Bruhn
• http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/erik-bruhn/
• http://www.glbtq.com/arts/bruhn_e.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slUB6JScHb0

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