by Stephanie Kramer for Dance Teacher | Aug 11, 2026 | Dance History, Pointe+, Profiles
In the dance world, E.T.A. Hoffmann (1776–1822) is best known as the author whose stories inspired The Nutcracker and Coppélia, two staples of the ballet repertory. But he was more than an inventive storyteller: He was also a lawyer, composer, painter, conductor, and...
