About Irène Popard
Lived 1894 – 1950 (aged 55). Irène Popard was a French choreographer.
Irène Popard (30 September 1894 – 30 April 1950) was a French choreographer.
Biography Irène Popard was born on 30 September 1894 in Paris. She completed her studies at the University of Boston. On her return to Paris, she started studying pure gymnastics, and became a teacher of physical education.
She was a student of Georges Demenÿ, who was “a pioneer of a more natural form of gymnastics.” In 1916 she started 'school of Popard gymnastics' through which she introduced ‘harmonic gymnastics'.
She died on 30 April 1950 in Marcigny.
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Who was Irène Popard?
French choreographer
When was Irène Popard born?
Irène Popard was born on 30 September 1894 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
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Irène Popard died on 19 April 1950 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
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Irène Popard was a choreographer.
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Irène Popard was French.
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