Gelu Barbu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈd͡ʒelu ˈbarbu]; 14 April 1932 – 17 February 2016) was a Romanian-born Spanish ballet dancer and choreographer.
Gelu Barbu | |
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| Born | Gelu Barbu 14 April 1932 Lugoj, Romania |
| Died | 17 February 2016 (aged 83) Las Palmas, Spain |
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| Parent | Filaret Barbu (father) |
Life edit
Barbu was born in Lugoj, the son of composer Filaret Barbu.[1] 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.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: S-a stins din viață la vârsta de 83 de ani, marele balerin și coregraf român Gelu Barbu". Archived from the original on 24 April 2016.
- ^ "Opera Națională București, îndoliată după decesul balerinului și coregrafului Gelu Barbu". Agenția Națională de Presă, București. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.