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Louis H. Chalif

Louis Harvy Chalif (December 25, 1876 – November 25, 1948) was a Ukrainian dance instructor and an author. His name is also recorded as Louis Harvey Chalif. Born in Odessa, he was one of the first Ukrainian dance instructors to teach in the United States, moving to New York City in the early 1900s.

Initially teaching at various New York City institutions, Chalif founded his own school, the Louis H. Chalif Normal School of Dancing, in 1905. Chalif wrote many textbooks on dance techniques and books describing folk dances, including five that were translated to multiple languages. He is credited with the creation of several compositions, arrangements, and ballet performances. From the 1900s until his death, Chalif lived in New York City with his wife Sara and six children.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 25, 1876 (Odessa), Died November 25, 1948 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: arranger, composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-45224 10-in. 5/31/1928 Hewett's fancy Victor Band Band arranger  
Columbia 37073 12-in. ca. 1914 La russe Prince's Band Band composer  
Edison 3511 10-in. 1/11/1915 La russe Jaudas' Society Orchestra Jazz/dance band arranger  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Chalif, Louis H.," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116615.

Chalif, Louis H.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116615.

"Chalif, Louis H.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116615

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