title: Ernst Uthoff Biefang
text: # Ernst Uthoff Biefang
  
  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. In 1945, the trio co-founded the Chilean National Ballet. Uthoff won the National Prize of Art of Chile in 1984.
  
  