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Nureyev

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Nu·re·yev  (nr-yf, n-r-), Rudolf Hametovich 1938-1993.
Russian-born ballet dancer and choreographer. Noted for his athletic grace, stage presence, and partnership with Margot Fonteyn, he was the most celebrated male dancer of his day.

Nureyev [ˈnjʊərɪɛf njʊˈreɪ-]
n
(Biographies / Nureyev, Rudolf (1938-1993) M, Austriannational of birth: Russian, DANCE: ballet dancer) Rudolf. 1938-93, Austrian ballet dancer, born in the Soviet Union: he lived in England (1961-83) and France (1983-89). He became an Austrian citizen in 1982
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Noun1.Nureyev - Russian dancer who was often the partner of Dame Margot Fonteyn and who defected to the United States in 1961 (born in 1938)


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