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Karel Shook was born on 8 August, 1920, is an American ballet master, choreographer and writer. Discover Karel Shook's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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1920

Karel Shook (August 8, 1920 – July 25, 1985) was an American ballet master, choreographer and writer.

He was asked to join the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

The Dance Theater of Harlem was formed by Arthur Mitchell, Cicely Tyson and Brock Peters.

He was born in Renton, Washington.

Shook was a child actor in the Seattle Repertory Theatre.

He was awarded a scholarship to the Cornish College of the Arts at the age of 13; there, he was encouraged by founder Nellie Cornish to study ballet.

Soon afterwards, he danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo for several seasons and performed in Broadway musicals.

1949

He danced with the New York City Ballet in 1949.

1952

In 1952, he became a member of the faculty of the Katherine Dunham School of Dance; after that school closed in 1954, he opened his own school.

1957

He joined the faculty of the June Taylor School in 1957.

1959

In 1959, he became teacher at the Dutch National Ballet; he later became ballet master for the company.

1968

In 1968, with Arthur Mitchell, he founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

His students included Arthur Mitchell, Alvin Ailey, Carmen De Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder.

He published a number of works including:

Shook developed choreography for performance on stage, opera, film and television.

1980

In 1980, he received a presidential award for education.

Shook died at home in Englewood, New Jersey at the age of 64.