Léo Staats | |
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Born | 1877 |
Died | 1952 |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Dance and choreography |
Movement | Ballet |
Léo Staats (1877 - 1952) was a French dancer, choreographer and director.
Léo Staats studied ballet with Francis Merante, a dancer at the Paris Opera, and reportedly made his debut in 1887. In 1908 he became Ballet Master at the Paris Opera. From 1926-28 he served as the first choreographer for shows at the Roxy movie palace in New York City. His choreography style was described as Neo-classical.
Selected works include: