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Kasian Goleyzovsky

1892-03-05 – 1970-05-04

Portrait of Kasian Goleyzovsky
Kasyan Goleizovsky, Russian choreographer and dancerCredit: Danylo Demutskyi

Life & Legacy

Kasyan Yaroslavich Goleizovsky (5 March 1892 – 4 May 1970) was a Russian choreographer and dancer. He was a pioneer in the Moscow avant-garde ballet scene in the 1920s. His innovative and acrobatic routines heavily influenced artists like George Balanchine.

Occupation & Career

ballet dancer, ballet master, choreographer, teacher

Education

Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Badge of Honour; Honored Artist of the Belarusian SSR

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Honored Artist of the Belarusian SSR · Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" · Order of the Badge of Honour

Organizations & Memberships

NKVD Song and Dance Ensemble

Education & Institutions

Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4141399 — wikidata View source

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