Loie Fuller
Loie Fuller | |
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Fuller in 1900 | |
| Born | Marie Louise Fuller January 15, 1862 Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1928 (aged 65) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France |
| Other names | Louie Fuller |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer and choreographer |
| Partner | Gab Sorère (1898–1928) |
Loie Fuller (/ˈloʊi/; born Marie Louise Fuller; January 15, 1862 – January 1, 1928), also known as Louie Fuller and Loïe Fuller, was an American dancer and a pioneer of modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques.
Auguste Rodin said of her, "Loie Fuller has paved the way for the art of the future."