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Hans Christian Andersen made a significant impact.
From: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)
Date: 20061026
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Byline: Ashley Hassebroek
Oct. 26--Why would the life of Hans Christian Andersen -- a celebrated Danish writer -- be told through dance? It may be more apropos than you'd think. When Andersen left his hometown of Odense, Denmark, at age 14, he didn't travel to Copenhagen to become a writer. Rather, his dream was to become a ballet dancer or actor at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen. He enrolled in classes at the Royal Danish Ballet School, where he met August Bournonville, the celebrated Danish choreographer.
The two became quick friends. Their friendship led ...
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