Kurt Jooss (12 January 1901 – 22 May 1979) was a famous ballet dancer and choreographer mixing classical ballet with theatre; he is also widely regarded as the founder of Tanztheater. Jooss is noted for establishing several dance companies, including most notably, the Folkwang Tanztheater, in Essen.
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12 January 1901 Wasseralfingen, Germany
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Died |
22 May 1979 (aged 78) Heilbronn, West Germany
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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