biography
| name: |
Noverre, Jean-Georges
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pronunciation:
[novair]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1727–1810)
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| biography:
| Dancer, choreographer, dance theorist, and ballet master, born in Paris, France. He proposed the notion of the ballet d'action, which, in its emphasis on mime and dramatic action, is commonly identified as one of the greatest influences on ballet as it is known and practised today. His Lettres sur la dance (1760–1807) aimed to elevate ballet from its position as a courtly divertissement to a serious art form and dramatic narrative through a synthesis of music, choreography, and set design. Although he studied dance, he eventually opted for a career as a choreographer. He was ballet master at the Paris Opéra Comique (1754), the royal court theatre of Württemberg (now the Stuttgart Ballet, 1760–6), and the Paris Opéra (1776–9). He also worked extensively in Lyon, Vienna, and Milan. |
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