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Janine Charrat

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Janine Charrat
Born(1924-07-24)24 July 1924
Grenoble, France
Died29 August 2017(2017-08-29) (aged 93)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, choreographer

Janine Charrat (24 July 1924 – 29 August 2017) was a French dancer and choreographer.[1][2] She was considered to be a child prodigy and appeared in Ballerina at the age of 12. She went on to choreograph over 50 ballets.[1]

In 1961, she had a serious accident. During a television show, a candle set fire to her tutu and the ensuing burns covered 70% of her body.[1] After receiving life-saving treatment at the Cochin hospital, she stayed at the Thermes de Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc baths. She managed to recover and returned to dancing[3] in 1964.

She was an officer of the Legion of Honour.[1]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Décès de la danseuse Janine Charrat". Le Figaro. August 29, 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  2. ^ Bavelier, Ariane (30 August 2017). "Mort de Janine Charrat, danseuse et chorégraphe". Le Figaro. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  3. ^ returned to dancing