(1927–2007), French choreographer; born Maurice Jean Berger. He is chiefly identified with The Ballet of the 20th Century, the company which he founded in Brussels in 1959. His choreography is noted for its fusion of classic and modern dance.
Definition of Béjart, Maurice in US English:
Béjart, Maurice
proper nounbāˈyär
(1927–2007), French ballet choreographer; born Maurice Jean Berger.