Ernst Uthoff Biefang (1904-1993) was a German-born Chilean ballet dancer, choreographer, and director. He danced for Kurt Jooss's company alongside his future wife, Lola Botka, and Rudolf Pescht.[1] In 1945, the trio co-founded the Chilean National Ballet.[2] Uthoff won the National Prize of Art of Chile in 1984.[1][3]

Ernst Uthoff Biefang
Born1904
Duisburg, Germany
Died1993
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, choreographer, director
SpouseLola Botka
Children2 sons (Andras and Michael Uthoff Botka)
Relatives5 grandchildren (Michelle Uthoff, Francisca, Paula and Alejandra Uthoff Rakos and Andras Uthoff Ilabaca; 8 great grandchildren (Owen and Ivy Campbell Uthoff; Martina and Diego Altamirano Uthoff; Antonia, Nicolás, Tomás Y José Martin Uthoff)

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  1. ^ a b "Ernst Uthoff Biefang". Universidad de Chile. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ernst Uthoff; dancer, choreographer". Hartford Courant. February 20, 1993. p. B5. Retrieved June 28, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Ernst Uthoff (1904-1993)". memoriachilena. Biblioteca Nacional de Chile. Retrieved June 27, 2020.