Valéria Dienes
Valéria Dienes | |
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Circa 1910 | |
| Born | Valéria Geiger 25 May 1879 |
| Died | 8 June 1978 (aged 99) |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
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| Years active | 1905–1948 |
| Known for | Pioneer of movement theories in Hungary |
Valéria Dienes (25 May 1879 – 8 June 1978) was a Hungarian philosopher, dancer, dance instructor, choreographer and one of first Hungarian woman to graduate from university. She is widely considered to be one of the most important Hungarian theorists on movement. She was the recipient of Hungary's highest literary award, the Baumgarten Prize in 1934.