Serge Lifar
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Contents
Country
Ukraine
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 where he became a Principal Dancer in 1925, and choreographer. Became artistic director of Paris Opera Ballet on several occasions, including 1930-1944 and 1947-1958, a role by which he is considered to have given re-birth to ballet to the country. Writer and author of his memoir 'Les Mémoires d'Icare' (1993) and his biography of the legendary ballet impressario [[Sergei Diaghilev] titled 'Serge Diaghilev, His Life, His Work, His Legend: An Intimate Biography' (1940). Considered one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century. The Serge Lifar Foundation was created in his memory in 1989.
See Also
- LGBTQ Russia
- LGBTQ Ballet Dancers
- Notable LGBTQ Dance Choreographers
- LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours
- Notable LGBTQ Artistic Directors in the Arts and Entertainment World
