John Durang
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John Durang (January 6, 1768 – March 31, 1822) was the first native-born American to become known as a dancer.[1]
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Born | (1768-01-06)January 6, 1768 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | March 31, 1822(1822-03-31) (aged 54) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Spouse(s) | Mary McEwen (m. ?-1812; her death) Elizabeth ? (m. ?-March 31, 1822; his death) |
Parent(s) | Jacob and Catherine Durang |
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Said to be George Washington's favorite performer, he was famous for dancing the hornpipe, a lively, jiglike solo exhibition so called because it was originally performed to music played on a woodwind instrument known as a hornpipe.[citation needed] Durang was also an accomplished equestrian and successful performer of various circus equestrian acts and entertainments.[2]