Pina Bausch | |
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 Bausch at the end of Wiesenland in 2009 in Paris | |
| Born | Philippine Bausch 27 July 1940 Solingen, Germany |
| Died | 30 June 2009 (aged 68) Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Other names | Philippine Bausch |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Modern dance choreographer, folk dance choreographer, dancer |
| Organizations | Tanztheater Wuppertal |
| Known for | Contemporary dance and choreography |
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| Website | www |
Philippine "Pina" Bausch (27 July 1940 – 30 June 2009) was a German dancer and choreographer who was a significant contributor to a neo-expressionist dance tradition now known as Tanztheater. Bausch's approach was noted for a stylized blend of dance movement, prominent sound design, and involved stage sets, as well as for engaging the dancers under her to help in the development of a piece, and her work had an influence on modern dance from the 1970s forward. She created the company Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, which performs internationally.