Claude Bessy, Who Ruled Paris Opera Ballet School, Dies at 93
A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.
A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.
His work, including the 2002 documentary "Jenin, Jenin," exposed the often harsh realities of life experienced by his fellow Arabs in Israel.
For generations of Algerians, the fierce independence of her persona reflected their struggles in a country torn by civil war and repression.
A director and choreographer, he introduced Berber dances and music to New York's downtown theater scene. He also staged elaborate soirees for the wealthy, one attended by Donald Trump.
Her story, fashioned into an Off Broadway play and television movies, was later questioned by an investigator in a 2021 book.
His photos and graphic design for the Chicago-based company cemented its artistic reputation. He also painted and served as Dance Magazine's art director.
His literary career traced the arc of his country's modern political journey in stories about ordinary citizens facing repression and arbitrary government.