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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 |
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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 September 4, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116615.
Chalif, Louis H.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved September 4, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/116615.
"Chalif, Louis H.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 September 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
External Sources
Wikipedia: Louis Harvy Chalif
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Chalif, Louis H. (Louis Harvy), 1876-1948 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr95005482
Wikidata: Louis Harvy Chalif - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6687341
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/26950825
ISNI: 0000 0000 5274 8441 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000052748441
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