Yvonne Georgi

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Yvonne Georgi

Born	Leipzig
Died	Hannover
Nationality	German
Field	Dancer, choreographer and balletmistress

Yvonne Georgi (October 29, 1903 in Leipzig – January 25, 1975 in Hannover) was a German dancer, choreographer and balletmistress. She was known for her comedic talents and her extraordinary jumping ability.^[1] In her roles as dancer, choreographer and ballet mistress she was an influential figure in dance for decades.^[2]

Georgi was born in Leipzig. Along with Gret Palucca and Hanya Holm, she was one of the best-known students of Mary Wigman and Robert Gergi. During the 1920s she and Harald Kreutzberg successfully toured the USA. She worked in Amsterdam and Hannover. She had numerous première performances, among them the Electronic Ballet in 1957 to the music of Henk Badings. She died in Hannover.^[2]

References

↑ "Yvonne Georgi, 1903=1975". SK Stiftung Kultur - Deutsches Tanzarchiv Koln. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
↑ 2.0 2.1 "Yvonne Georgi". Biographie bei Fembio. Retrieved 2013-05-19.

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Name	Georgi%2C Yvonne
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Short description	German ballet dancer
Date of birth	October 29, 1903
Place of birth	Leipzig
Date of death	January 25, 1975
Place of death	Hannover

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