Ernst Uthoff Biefand
Ernst Uthoff Biefang (1904-1993) was a German-born Chilean ballet dancer, choreographer, and director. He danced for Kurt Jooss's company alongside his future wife, Lola Botka, and Rudolf Pescht.[1] In 1945, the trio co-founded the Chilean National Ballet.[2] Uthoff won the National Prize of Art of Chile in 1984.[1][3]
Ernst Uthoff Biefang | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1904 Duisburg, Germany |
| Died | 1993 |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer, choreographer, director |
| Spouse(s) | Lola Botka |
| Children | 2 sons (Andras and Michael Uthoff Botka) |
| Relatives | 5 grandchildren (Michelle Uthoff, Francisca, Paula and Alejandra Uthoff Rakos and Andras Uthoff Ilabaca; 8 great grandchildren (Owen and Ivy Campbell Uthoff; Martina and Diego Altamirano Uthoff; Antonia, Nicolás, Tomás Y José Martin Uthoff) |
References
- "Ernst Uthoff Biefang". Universidad de Chile. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- "Ernst Uthoff; dancer, choreographer". Hartford Courant. February 20, 1993. p. B5. Retrieved June 28, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ernst Uthoff (1904-1993)". memoriachilena. Biblioteca Nacional de Chile. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
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