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Maggie Gripenberg, Finnish dancer and choreographer (died 1976)

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Maggie Gripenberg

Finnish dancer (1881–1976)

Margarita Maria “Maggie” Gripenberg was a pioneer of modern dance in Finland. She was the first to introduce Dalcroze Eurhythmics to Finland and modeled her early works on the improvisational style of Isadora Duncan. As a dancer, choreographer and teacher, she laid the…
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June 11

Day of the year

June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 203 days remain until the end of the year.
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