Harald Kreutzberg
Biography
Harald Kreutzberg was a renowned Austrian dancer and choreographer associated with the Ausdruckstanz movement, which emphasizes individual artistic expression. Born in Reichenberg, Austria-Hungary, he began performing at Dresden's operetta house at age 6, before studying at the Academy of Applied Art in Dresden. A talented draftsman and costumer, Kreutzberg's early career included designing women's clothing to assist with family finances during hyperinflation, leading him to a successful performance of "hashish dance" in 1920.