June 30, 2009 Tuesday
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June 30, 2009
German Pina Bausch dead
She was known for a highly personal style of dance with often exaggerated forms of expression. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

BERLIN - INNOVATIVE German modern dance choreographer Pina Bausch died on Tuesday aged 68, the theatre in the western city of Wuppertal where she was based told AFP on Tuesday.

Born Josephine Bausch, the choreographer made her name at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. She was known for a highly personal style of dance with often exaggerated forms of expression.

She had recently been diagnosed with cancer. -- AFP

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