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Jean-Georges Noverre, French actor and dancer (died 1810)

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Jean-Georges Noverre

French dancer (1727–1810)

Jean-Georges Noverre was a French dancer and ballet master, and is generally considered the creator of ballet d'action, a precursor of the narrative ballets of the 19th century. His birthday is now observed as International Dance Day.
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April 29

Day of the year

April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 246 days remain until the end of the year.
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