Hryhorii Chapkis
Ukrainian dancer and choreographer (1930–2021)
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Hryhorii (or Grigoriy) Mykolaiovych Chapkis (24 February 1930 – 13 June 2021) was a Ukrainian dancer and choreographer. He was laureate of three international competitions. He became a People's Artist of Ukraine in February 2010.[1] Previously he was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist of the Ukrainian SSR (1964).
Hryhorii Chapkis | |
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| Born | 24 February 1930 |
| Died | 13 June 2021 (aged 91) |
| Occupations | dancer and choreographer |
Professor of the Department of Contemporary Choreography, Faculty of Choreographic Arts, Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts.[2] Professor at the Faculty of Choreographic Arts, Kyiv University of Culture.[3] Professor of the Department of Choreography at the Institute of Arts of Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University.[4]
Chapkis died in Kyiv on 13 June 2021, aged 91, from complications of COVID-19.[1]
Аwards
- Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, V degree.[5]
