Global InformationIvan Valberkh information
Ivan Valberkh | |
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Иван Иванович Вальберх | |
 A painting of Russian ballet master Ivan Valberkh by unknown artist | |
| Born | July 14, 1766 Moscow |
| Died | July 26, 1819 (aged 53) St Petersburg |
| Resting place | Smolensky Cemetery, Saint Petersburg City |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Education | Vaganova Ballet Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, Teacher, Director |
| Years active | 1786-1819 |
| Employer | Bolshoi Theatre |
| Known for | Russia's first native ballet master |
| Spouse | Sofija Petrovna Walberg (d. 1811) |
| Children | 14 |
Ivan Ivanovich Valberkh (1766 - 1819) was a Russian ballet master, choreographer and teacher. He was the first native born choreographer and ballet master of Russian nationality. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Russian ballet scene was dominated by him and played a huge role in developing style of Russian ballet.[1][2]
He was fluent in French, Italian and German and knew history, philosophy and mythology. He performed 36 ballets and translated around 30 French plays.[3] He championed the rights of Russian dancers and resented foreign interference.[4]
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