Françoise Riopelle

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Françoise Riopelle (Lespérance)

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Birthplace: Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Death: July 18, 2022 (95)
Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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About Françoise Riopelle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7oise_Riopelle

Françoise Riopelle (née Lespérance; 18 June 1927 – 18 July 2022) was a Canadian dancer and choreographer from Montreal. She is considered one of the pioneers of modern dance in Quebec. Riopelle was also a dedicated activist, associated with the Automatistes, and was one of sixteen signatories to the Refus Global in 1948.

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Françoise Riopelle's Timeline

1927
June 18, 1927
Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2022
July 18, 2022
Age 95
Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada