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Erik Bruhn
Danish ballet dancer (1928–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erik Belton Evers Bruhn (3 October 1928 – 1 April 1986) was a Danish ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director, actor, and author.
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Born | Erik Belton Evers Bruhn (1928-10-03)3 October 1928 Copenhagen, Denmark |
Died | 1 April 1986(1986-04-01) (aged 57) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Alma mater | Royal Danish Ballet School |
Occupation(s) | Ballet dancer, actor |
Years active | 1947–1986 |
Partner | Rudolf Nureyev |
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