Rudolf Nureyev Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Rudolf Nureyev was a Soviet ballet dancer and choreographer, known as one of the most talented dancers in the ballet world, earning the nickname 'Lord of the Dance.' He was the director of the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris from 1983 to 1989 and the chief choreographer until October 1992. Nureyev created notable interpretations of classic works such as Swan Lake, Giselle, and La Bayadère. His dramatic defection to the West in 1961 marked a significant event during the Cold War, becoming the first Soviet artist to do so.

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March 17, 1938 Facts

Generation Group

Rudolf Nureyev belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Razdolnoe

Place of Death: Levallois-Perret

Cause of Death: death from AIDS-related complications

Educated At: Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

Occupation: director | choreographer | ballet dancer | ballet master | actor

Employers: Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris | The Royal Ballet

Awards Received: Capezio Dance Award | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award

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