Serge Lifar

Serge Lifar (1904–1986) was a French choreographer, ballet master and writer.

Also recorded as Serzh Lyfar; Serhii Lyfar; Serhii Mykhailovych Lyfar; Serhіy Mуkhailovуch Lуfar.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Сергій Михайлович Лифар.

Born at Pyrohiv in 1904, died at Lausanne in 1986.

In detail

training under Enrico Cecchetti is recorded. Gilbert Mayer and Enrique Lommi are recorded as having studied under Serge Lifar. the recorded working language is Russian and French.

The field of work recorded is ballet.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and National legend of Ukraine.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Serge Lifar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q360420: Serge Lifar
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