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John Cyril Cranko (15 August 1927 – 26 June 1973) was a South African ballet dancer and choreographer with the Royal Ballet and the Stuttgart Ballet.
Jun 22, 2024 · John Cranko was a dancer, choreographer, and ballet director best known for his work with the Stuttgart Ballet. His basic dance training was at the Cape Town University Ballet School, where he performed as well as choreographed his first ballet, The Soldier’s Tale (1942).
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Learn about the life and works of John Cranko, who created many ballets for the Stuttgart Ballet from 1961 to 1973. Discover his style, influences and legacy in the world of dance.
A comprehensive biography of John Cranko, the visionary and influential ballet maker who created Onegin and other masterpieces. The book explores his life, works, influences, challenges and legacy with insight, detail and passion.
The John Cranko School, the official school of Stuttgart Ballet, is renowned worldwide for its Vaganova technique training and preparing its students to excel in the classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballet repertoire.
Choreographer, Onegin. Born in South Africa, John Cranko moved to London in 1946 to join Sadler’s Wells Ballet. Within four years, he was named Resident Choreographer and during this time, he created some of his finest early ballets.
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With his full-length ballet Onegin, John Cranko secured his place in the pantheon of great 20th century choreographers. Based on Alexander Pushkin’s dramatic verse novel „Eugen Onegin“, he ...
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