Maurice Béjart - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 01, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Died | November 22, 2007 (age 80) |
| Birthplace | Marseille, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Maurice Béjart's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Founder of Ballet du XXe Siècle and Béjart Ballet Lausanne; Revolutionary choreography blending classical and modern styles. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Born in Marseille, France, as Maurice-Jean Berger, Béjart was the son of philosopher Gaston Berger. He began dancing at a young age and trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School, developing a passion for both traditional and avant-garde forms of dance.
Career Highlights
- Founded Ballet du XXe Siècle in Brussels in 1960, transforming the European ballet scene.
- Established Béjart Ballet Lausanne in 1987, after relocating to Switzerland.
- Created acclaimed works such as 'The Rite of Spring' (1959), 'Boléro' (1961), and 'Messe pour le temps présent' (1967).
- Blended classical dance with contemporary and multicultural elements, influencing generations of dancers and choreographers.
Trivia
- Béjart took his professional surname as a homage to Molière’s wife, Armande Béjart.
- He was awarded the French Legion of Honour for his contributions to the arts.
- Béjart’s productions often involved collaborations with leading composers and artists of his time.
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Maurice Béjart was born the 1 January 1927.
Marseille, France.
On His Birth-Day
About January 1st, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: The Brooklyn Dodgers announced the release of Zack Wheat, a future Baseball Hall of Fame player, marking the end of an era for the legendary athlete.
- Day of the week: January 1st, 1927 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Soldier's Sweetheart by Jimmie Rodgers
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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