Jüri Lass
1942–2002 (age 60)
Biography
Jüri Lass brought grace and expressiveness to ballet stages, earning admiration for a career marked by technical brilliance and heartfelt storytelling. His performances reflected not only rigorous training but a deep empathy for every character he embodied.
After retiring from the stage, Lass shared his insights with younger dancers, nurturing a new generation of performers who carried forward his love for the art form. Metsakalmistu bears witness to his enduring contributions to Estonian dance.