Lew Christensen
(1909-1984)
American ballet dancer and choreographer
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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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Lewellyn Farr Christensen 6 May 1909 Brigham City, Utah
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9 October 1984 (aged 75) San Mateo, California
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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George Balanchine · Friend · 1904-1983 · Russian-American choreographer and ballet master and master teacher
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