Nureyev, Rudolf (Hametovich)
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died Jan. 6, 1993, Paris, Fr.
Russian ballet dancer.
After studying ballet in Leningrad (1955–58), he joined the Kirov Ballet as a soloist. He defected during the company's tour to Paris in 1961. Thereafter he danced as a guest artist with many companies, especially the
Royal Ballet, where he regularly partnered
Margot Fonteyn. His performances, combining an intensely romantic sensibility with stunning muscularity and technique, made him an international star. He choreographed new versions of
Romeo and Juliet,
Manfred, and
The Nutcracker. From 1983 to 1989 he was artistic director of the Paris Opéra Ballet.
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Nureyev,Rudolf Hametovich — Nu·re·yev (no͝orʹĭ yĕf, no͝o rāʹ ), Rudolf Hametovich. 1938 1993. Russian born ballet dancer and choreographer. Noted for his athletic grace, stage presence, and partnership with Margot Fonteyn, he was the most celebrated male dancer of his day.… … Universalium
Nureyev, Rudolf Hametovich — ▪ 1994 Soviet born ballet dancer (b. March 17, 1938, near Irkutsk, Russian S.F.S.R., U.S.S.R. d. Jan. 6, 1993, Paris, France), was one of the most celebrated dancers of the 20th century and the first male superstar of the ballet world since … Universalium
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Nureyev — [noo rā′yef] Rudolf (Hametovich) 1938 93; ballet dancer, born in the Soviet Union … English World dictionary
Nureyev — biographical name Rudolf Hametovich 1938 1993 Russian born ballet dancer … New Collegiate Dictionary
Nureyev — /noo ray ef, ev/; Russ. /nooh rddyay yif/, n. Rudolf (Hametovich) /khu mye teuh vyich/, 1938 93, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer; Austrian citizen 1982. * * * … Universalium
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Nureyev — /njuˈreɪəv/ (say nyooh rayuhv), /njəˈreɪəv/ (say nyuh rayuhv) noun Rudolf Hametovich, 1938–93, Soviet born ballet dancer; defected to the West in 1961 …
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