Helju Mikkel (until 1936 Amberg, 1936–1948 Ambre, colloquially in Estonian Tantsumemm, Memm; 13 March 1925 – October 2017) was an Estonian folk dancer and choreographer.[1]

Helju Mikkel

Mikkel was born in Nõo, Tartu County. She was one of the founders of the dance festival Gaudeamus. She was a long-time leader of University of Tartu Folk Art Ensemble.[1]

She choreographed many new Estonian folk dances, e.g. Tedremäng, Vanaisa polka, Otsapandjatse, Lina, Kullaketrajad, Kiigemäng, and Kaksteist kapukat.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Suri Helju Mikkel". ERR (in Estonian). 6 October 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Helju Mikkel". www.president.ee. Retrieved 13 July 2021.