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Valborg Borchsenius

1872-11-19 – 1949-01-05

Portrait of Valborg Borchsenius
Cropped version of a Photograph of the Danish ballerina Valborg Borchsenius on a postcard titled Valborg Guldbransen i "Coppelia"Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Valborg Bodil Emilie Borchsenius née Jørgensen, also Valborg Guldbrandsen, (1872–1949) was a Danish ballet dancer and instructor who performed in Bournonville's productions at the Royal Danish Theatre from 1888. As a soloist she is also remembered as Swanhilda in Coppélia, a role she performed 128 times to wide acclaim. She became the company's star ballerina until her retirement in 1918.

Occupation & Career

ballet dancer, principal dancer, teacher, choreographer

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4940065 — wikidata View source

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