Salvatore Capezio
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Salvatore Capezio (1871–1940) was an Italian-born shoemaker who established Capezio, one of the world's largest manufacturers of dance apparel and specialized dance shoes, including ballet pointe shoes. He was born in Muro Lucano, Italy.
Several scholarships and awards for dancers have been established in Salvatore Capezio's name.[1]
References[]
- Capezio Company History (also see https://web.archive.org/web/20061215163634/http://www.capeziodanceeu.com/history.asp)
- Capezio/Ballet Makers Inc., E-notes (accessed December 12, 2006)
- ^ "Capezio Scholarships To Help Ballet Students". The New York Times. 7 November 1987. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
External links[]
Ballet shoes
Categories:
- 1871 births
- 1940 deaths
- People from Muro Lucano
- Italian emigrants to the United States
- Italian businesspeople
- Shoemakers
- Ballet biographical stubs