About Gelu Barbu
Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 83). Gelu Barbu was a Romanian and Spanish dancer and choreographer.
Gelu Barbu (; 14 April 1932 – 17 February 2016) was a Romanian-born Spanish ballet dancer and choreographer.
Life Barbu was born in Lugoj, the son of composer Filaret Barbu. He received his basic training at the ballet school of the Romanian National Opera in Bucharest, where he was taught by Anton Romanovski and Floria Capsali.
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Who was Gelu Barbu?
Romanian ballet dancer and choreographer
When was Gelu Barbu born?
Gelu Barbu was born on 14 April 1932 in Lugoj.
When did Gelu Barbu die?
Gelu Barbu died on 17 February 2016 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
What was Gelu Barbu's occupation?
Gelu Barbu was a dancer and choreographer.
What nationality was Gelu Barbu?
Gelu Barbu was Romanian and Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gelu Barbu. https://biography.guide/gelu-barbu/
MLA: "Gelu Barbu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gelu-barbu/.
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