Joe Jenčík

Joe Jenčík was a Czech dancer, choreographer, actor and author who shaped the interwar and wartime dance landscape of Prague. Born Josef Jan Jenčík on 22 October 1893 in Prague, Austria-Hungary, he built a multifaceted career across ballet, theatre and film that would span two decades. From 1936 to 1940, Jenčík worked at the Czech National Ballet, first as a guest choreographer and later as ballet master and choreographer, where he contributed to the company's progressive repertory during a formative period. Beyond the stage, Jenčík maintained an extensive practice in screen choreography throughout the 1920s through 1940s, with credits documented across numerous productions including the 1924 feature *Jindra, Countess of Ostrovín*. His work as a writer and actor further demonstrated the breadth of his artistic practice. Jenčík died in Prague on 10 May 1945, leaving behind a legacy that encompassed the full range of dance and theatrical work available to a choreographer of his era.