Serge Diaghilev 1872
– 1929
Russian founder and director Les Ballet
Russes de Serge-de-Diaghilev 1909-1929
Marius Petipa 1818
– 1910
French dancer and choreographer. Architect
of the Imperial Russian Ballet. He choreographed more than 60
full length ballets including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and
The Nutcracker.
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Christian Johansson 1817 – 1903
Studied in Copenhagen with August
Bournonville. Began teaching in St. Pertersburg 1860 during 30
years at the Imperial school he adapted his Bournonville
technique to blend with the Russian style. Professor of the
class of perfection, ideal choreographer for male dancers.
Taught with his own pocket fiddle which he left to his
favourite pupil but Legat lost it in the
revolution.
