Rudolf Nureyev
Dancer

Rudolf Nureyev Net Worth

Rudolf Nureyev was a renowned ballet and modern dance superstar born in Irkutsk, Russia on March 17, 1938. He famously defected from the U.S.S.R. in 1961 and went on to perform with The Royal Ballet and The Paris Opera Ballet. He also served as director and chief choreographer of the latter company. His legacy lives on as one of the most influential dancers of the 20th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 17, 1938
Birth Place Irkutsk, Russia
Age 82 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 6, 1993 (age 55)
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💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Ballet and modern dance superstar who defected from the U.S.S.R. in 1961. He performed with The Royal Ballet and The Paris Opera Ballet and served as Director and chief Choreographer of the latter company.

Before Fame

In his youth, he trained at the Kirov Ballet School and the Leningrad Choreographic School.

Trivia

He was frequently partnered with French Prima Ballerina Yvette Chauvire.

Family Life

He had romantic relationships with both men and women and was the longtime partner of fellow Dancer Erik Bruhn. Tragically, Nureyev died of AIDS in the early 1990s.

Associated With

He and ballerina Margot Fonteyn became longstanding dance partners.

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