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Saporta was born in France to a mother of
Russian ancestry and a Spanish father. She began dancing at the age of five, studying ballet at first, and attending the National Conservatory. She graduated with a degree in philosophy and a master's degree in sociology from the
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is a French choreographer, dancer, photographer, and short film director. She is one of the most prominent figures in French dance.
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She founded the
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as well as other dance forms from around the world. She is also interested in improvisation.
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French choreographer, dancer, photographer, and short film director
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She became
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She is a professor at the Art and Music
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