Birgit Cullberg

Born in Nyköping, Södermanlands län, Sweden on August 3, 1908 — died September 8, 1999 (aged 91)

Birgit Ragnhild Cullberg was a prominent Swedish dancer and choreographer. She is the mother of Niklas Ek, Mats Ek, and Malin Ek. Cullberg gained international recognition by founding the Cullberg Ballet in the 1960s. On her retiring in 1985, her son Mats Ek took over the ballet company.