Erik Belton Evers Bruhn (3 October 1928 – 1 April 1986) was a Danish ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director, actor, and author.
Awards and career
Bruhn dancing with Maria Tallchief in 1961
Bruhn became a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1963. Also in 1963, he was given the Nijinsky Prize in Paris.[1] He was director of the Swedish Opera Ballet from 1967 to 1973. He was also the director of the National Ballet of Canada from 1983 until his death in 1986. He made many popular classical ballets. He produced many famous ballets. Some of his famous ballets are La Sylphide, Giselle, Coppélia and Swan Lake. In 1974, he played a leading role in Rashomon.
Legacy
In his will, Bruhn created the Erik Bruhn Prize.[2] This prize is given to dancers.[3] The first Erik Bruhn Prize was given in 1988.[4]
References
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