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Pierre Rigal

b. 1973

Dancer and choreographer

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Born 1973. Pierre Rigal is a French choreographer.

Pierre Rigal (born 1973) is a French dancer and choreographer based in Toulouse, France.

Life and career Pierre Rigal originally trained to be an athlete in 400m race and 400m hurdles. He studied mathematics and economics at the University of Barcelona and graduated with a master's degree in cinema from École Supérieure d'Audiovisuel de Toulouse in 1997, but became interested in dance after meeting choreographers and directors. In 2002, he joined a dance company, working under the choreographer Gilles Jobin. In 2003 Rigal founded his own Compagnie Dernière Minute. He choreographed and produced his first pieces, érection (2003), and Arrêts de Jeu (2006) in collaboration with the director Aurélien Bory. His work has been well-reviewed in New York City, performed at the Baryshnikov Arts Center and described as original and progressive.

Works Selected works include: érection (2003) Arrêts de Jeu (2006) press (2009) asphalte (2009) Micro (2011)

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École Supérieure d'Audiovisuel

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Who is Pierre Rigal?

dancer and choreographer

When was Pierre Rigal born?

Pierre Rigal was born on 6 May 1973 in Moissac.

What is Pierre Rigal's occupation?

Pierre Rigal is a choreographer.

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Pierre Rigal is French.

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· Wikipedia: Pierre Rigal

· Wikidata: Q3386797

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