Dancers born on January 1

Take a focused look at the dancers born on January 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1927 Maurice Béjart

  Maurice Béjart was a renowned French choreographer and dancer who significantly influenced ballet and contemporary dance in the 20th century. He was best known for creating innovative and theatrical ballets, and for founding the Ballet du XXe Siècle (Ballet of the 20th Century) and later the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. [bio]