Maggie Gripenberg
Finnish dancer and choreographer
Born
June 11th, 1881
144 years ago
Died
July 28th, 1976
49 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Finland
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Became a prominent figure in Finnish dance and choreography in the early 20th century. Contributed significantly to the development of modern dance in Finland. Established a dance school in Helsinki and served as a choreographer for the Finnish National Opera. Worked to integrate national elements into dance, emphasizing Finnish folk traditions.
Founded a dance school in Helsinki
Choreographed for the Finnish National Opera
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