October 25: Today in Dance

Born Today: Chinna Satyam

Revered Indian dancer, Chinna Satyam (1929–2012) systematized Kuchipudi technique and founded the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Madras in 1963 to preserve and teach the classical Indian dance technique.

Also Born Today: Ballet dancer David Lichine (1910–1972), danced with the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo from 1932–1941. He choreographed for a few Broadway shows and he…