10 Famous Dance Choreographers from History

10 Famous Dance Choreographers from History Meet the Best Dance Choreographers of All Time ChaptersAurélien Bory: International choreographerPierre Rigal, Choreographer / FilmmakerThe Revolutionary Maurice BéjartBenjamin Millepied, Hollywood's ChoreographerCarolyn Carlson, a Choreography LegendMarie-Claude Pietragalla, a Star in ChoreographyKamel Ouali, the King Choreographer of Musical ComedyMia Frye: Hey, Macarena!Wade Robson: A Star's CourseBlanca Li, the Precocious OneThe Moon Walk, the Macarena... who has never dreamed of designing new choreography for an international superstar?Be it classical ballet or hip hop dance, most of today's sport dance styles incorporate moves from each other's disciplines to create some of the best modern choreography; choreographed by artists from all backgrounds, of many influences.Today we present the most talented choreographers in the history of dance.However, that was not the first time he stepped foot in the Pink City, as that burg is affectionately called.Born in 1973 in Moissac, Pierre Rigal first studied mathematical economics and cinema at the Audio-visual university in Toulouse.This choreographer did not realise he loved to dance until later, when he joined Gilles Jobin's dance training in 2002. A year after that, he launched his own dance choreography company: Last Minute.Like Aurélien Bory, Pierre Rigal and his professional dancers now enjoy great success performing more than a hundred shows each year.His latest show, Scandal, highlights the skill and artistry of hip-hop dancing.The Revolutionary Maurice BéjartThe passionate Mr. Béjart directed many dancers toward fame Source: Wikipedia Credit: Erling MandelmannMaurice-Jean Berger (1927-2007), known as Maurice Béjart, was one of the greatest dancers and perhaps the most innovative dance choreographer of the twentieth century.Belgium, 1960: he founded his first dance company called Twentieth Century Ballet, whose troupe performed all over the world.He was founder of more than one repertory. His last venture, the Rudra in Lausanne, still the most fa mous professional dance school in the world today.Throughout the dance world, his brand of art has been challenged by his contemporaries, who all judged his dance moves too classic for these modern times.Maurice Béjart was indeed inspired by classical and neoclassical dance technique, but his repertoire went beyond traditional moves to showcase musical, lyrical, emotional, theatrical and choreographic elements into his performances.He was one of the choreographers who established modern dance as an art form in France and Belgium, which earned him membership in the French Academy of Fine Arts, from 1994 until his death.Today he is one of the most renowned choreographers in the history of dance.Benjamin Millepied, Hollywood's ChoreographerThe dance film Black Swan has surely not escaped your attention, especially if you are a fan of classical dance. This documentary chronicles the strenuous training of a Swan Lake ballet dancer.Born in 1971 in Bordeaux, Benjamin Millepied is one of t he most sought-after choreographers for any film involving dance sequences. He first came to the attention of American producers as a soloist for the New York City Ballet.Following the filming of Black Swan, he took a position as director of the ballet corps of the Paris Opera Ballet, a post he held from 2014 to 2016.He also married the beautiful Natalie Portman, having met her on the set of Black Swan: such a beautiful story, well worth the greatest of Hollywood scenarios!Benjamin Millepied remains today an internationally recognized performer, influential in the world of dance and theater.The Sun King.Rumour has it that this show will soon make a comeback!He followed up that achievement with the musical comedy Cleopatra.Looking for an educator in musical comedy and dance? Mr. Ouali is the fellow for you! Source: Wikipedia Credit: AuddesignerMia Frye: Hey, Macarena!Have you ever danced the Macarena?It is to choreographer and dancer Mia Frye that we owe this superb acrobatic feat (t ry at 90 years old; you'll understand!)Born in 1965 in the United States, Mia Frye arrived in France at 12 years old, and quickly integrated herself The Centre of Dance  - what is called The Marsh, a historic district in Paris.A few years later, she became a dance teacher, hosting workshops in jazz dance and rhythmic dancing.Introduced to film director Luc Besson at the age of 17, she designed the choreography for French singer Serge Gainsbourg's music video My Legionnaire.It was in the summer of 1996 that Mia Frye premiered what would become one of her greatest successes: La Macarena, the internationally acclaimed dance movement.Not only did she choreograph the dance, but she participated in the Los del Rio's filming of the music video!Since then, besides collaborating with other music artists, Mia Frye has participated on French reality shows such as Popstars, as an official choreographer.Wade Robson: A Star's CourseFrom a young age, Australian Wade Robson demonstrated bucket load s of talent.It was at the age of seven that he was discovered by the mythical Michael Jackson who, upon seeing his dancing, immediately offered him a spot in the music video Black or White.His distinctive feel for pop music paved the way for him to direct both music videos and world tours for such illustrious performers as NSync and Britney Spears, whom he worked with until 2002.He is no stranger to other aspects of pop culture, having designed the choreography for Britney's famous Pepsi commercial, which aired during America's premier sports event, the Superbowl.His fame as choreographer and instructor thus secure, he goes even further.As a frequent collaborator of other choreographers such as Mya Michaels and Shane Sparks, and music artists Mandy Moore, Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato... just to name a few.He is truly an international star of new dance, whose creativity is a beacon to all.Blanca Li, the Precocious OneBlanca Li is a master of improvisation in dance! Source: Wikip edia Credit: Ali MahdaviBlanca Li is one of those artists of many hats: dancer, actor, director, and choreographer.Born in Spain in 1964, Blanca Li is passionate about all styles of dance: Flamenco, hip hop, classical and ballroom dance... among others.She joined the national gymnastics team in Granada at the age of 12. She then set out to study dance under  Martha Graham in New York, while only 17 years old.It was in Spain that she founded her first dance company, which was contracted to perform for the Seville World's Fair in 1992.Hers was a beautiful entry into the field of French culture!In the aftermath, the Nancy Opera contracted her to stage the operas Short Life and Sorcerer's Love.These two shows won her acceptance from the highly cultural French. Running on their wave of delight and acclaim, she set up her choreography center Blanca Li in Paris in 1998.The following year, the Paris Opera contracted her to update the choreography of their show the Amorous Indies â€" Les Ind es Galantes.To finance her company, Blanca Li provided the staging of music videos for such diverse artists as Daft Punk and Rita Mitsouko.She never baulks at engagement with anyone, be it arranging intense human movement for Beyonce, or rhythm sequences for Paul McCartney!Keeping with the field of dance, why not check out some of the most stunning ballet scenes, to motivate you before your first class? Or take a look at some famous dance quotes?Find dance classes near me.