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Roland Petit
French ballet dancer and choreographer (1924–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roland Petit (13 January 1924 – 10 July 2011) was a French ballet company director, choreographer and dancer. He trained at the Paris Opera Ballet school, and became well known for his creative ballets.
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Born | 13 January 1924 Villemomble, France |
Died | 10 July 2011(2011-07-10) (aged 87) Geneva, Switzerland |
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Alma mater | Paris Opéra Ballet |
Occupation(s) | Dancer and choreographer |
Years active | 1945–2011 |
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Awards | Prix Benois de la Danse |
Website | www |
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