Helmi Puur

Helmi Puur (20 December 1933 6 July 2014) was an Estonian prima ballerina, dance master and coach. One of the first ballerinas to study in the Tallinn Ballet School, she helped establish the art of ballet in the country. She was honored with numerous awards throughout her career and is remembered for establishing the careers of many Estonian ballet dancers.

Helmi Puur
1954 Swan Lake debut, photo from the Estonian National Archives, with Artur Koit
Born(1933-12-20)20 December 1933
Tallinn, Estonia
Died6 July 2014(2014-07-06) (aged 80)
Tallinn, Estonia
NationalityEstonian
Other namesHelmi Kiik
Occupationballerina
Years active1953-2010
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