Christensen, Lew, 1909-1984
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Name (Latin)
Christensen, Lew, 1909-1984
Other forms of name
Christensen, Lewellyn Farr, 1909-1984
Christensen, Lew, 1909-
Date of birth
1909-05-06
Date of death
1984-10-09
Associated country
United States
Field of activity
Ballet
Choreography
Occupation
Ballet dancers
Choreographers
ballet director
Gender
male
Wikipedia description:
Lewellyn Farr Christensen (May 6, 1909 – October 9, 1984) was a ballet dancer, choreographer and director for many companies. He was largely associated with George Balanchine and the San Francisco Ballet, which he directed from 1952–1984. Other companies Christensen was a part of include Ballet Caravan, directed by Lincoln Kirstein, and Ballet Society, directed by Kirstein and Balanchine.
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