Lew Christensen
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1909 – 1984
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Who was Lew Christensen?
Lewellyn Farr "Lew" Christensen was a ballet dancer, choreographer and director for many companies. He was largely associated with George Balanchine and the San Francisco Ballet, which he directed from 1952–1984. Other companies Christensen was a part of include Ballet Caravan, directed by Lincoln Kirstein, and Ballet Society, directed by Kirstein and Balanchine.
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- Born
- May 6, 1909
Brigham City - Siblings
- Education
- School of American Ballet
- Died
- Oct 9, 1984
San Mateo
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on July 23, 2013
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