Jean Babilée

Biography

Jean Babilée was a French dancer and choreographer who gained international acclaim as one of modern ballet's greatest performers. Born in Paris in 1923, he studied at the Paris Opéra Ballet School before his dance career was interrupted during World War II. He returned to dance after the war, joining Les Ballet des Champs-Elysées and creating roles in notable ballets, including Le Jeune Homme et la Mort.