About Laurent Novikoff
Lived 1888 – 1956 (aged 67). Laurent Novikoff was a Russian and American choreographer, dancer, pedagogue, ballet dancer and dance teacher.
Laurent Novikoff (; 1888 – June 18, 1956), also known as Laurent Novikov, was a Russian ballet dancer who became a citizen of the United States in 1939. He became the ballet master at the Chicago Opera from 1929 to 1933. He danced at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City from 1941 to 1945.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Laurent Novikoff's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Laurent Novikoff?
Russian ballet dancer
When was Laurent Novikoff born?
Laurent Novikoff was born on 24 July 1888 in Moscow.
When did Laurent Novikoff die?
Laurent Novikoff died on 18 July 1956 in New Buffalo.
What was Laurent Novikoff's occupation?
Laurent Novikoff was a choreographer, dancer, pedagogue, ballet dancer and dance teacher.
What nationality was Laurent Novikoff?
Laurent Novikoff was Russian and American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurent Novikoff. https://biography.guide/laurent-novikoff/
MLA: "Laurent Novikoff." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laurent-novikoff/.
Chicago: "Laurent Novikoff." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/laurent-novikoff/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC