Irène Popard (30 September 1894 – 30 April 1950) was a French choreographer.
Irène Popard was born on 30 September 1894 in Paris. She completed her studies at the University of Boston. [1] On her return to Paris, she started studying pure gymnastics, and became a teacher of physical education. [2]
She was a student of Georges Demenÿ, who was “a pioneer of a more natural form of gymnastics.” [2] According to Sharma, she took Demenÿ's “basic exercises and designed an outstanding educational and corrective programme for women.” [3] In 1916 she started 'school of Popard gymnastics' through which she introduced ‘harmonic gymnastics'. [4] [5]
She died on 30 April 1950 in Marcigny.
Irène Popard (30 September 1894 – 30 April 1950) was a French choreographer.
Irène Popard was born on 30 September 1894 in Paris. She completed her studies at the University of Boston. [1] On her return to Paris, she started studying pure gymnastics, and became a teacher of physical education. [2]
She was a student of Georges Demenÿ, who was “a pioneer of a more natural form of gymnastics.” [2] According to Sharma, she took Demenÿ's “basic exercises and designed an outstanding educational and corrective programme for women.” [3] In 1916 she started 'school of Popard gymnastics' through which she introduced ‘harmonic gymnastics'. [4] [5]
She died on 30 April 1950 in Marcigny.