EntertainmentAmerican1895 – 1971
Wayburn Hall
Broadway choreographer and dancer
Biography
American dancer and choreographer of the early 20th century who worked on Broadway productions. Known for innovative dance routines in musical theater.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1895
Died
1971
Thinking about the name
Wayburn
English origin
“A compound English place name combining 'way' (path) and 'burn' (Scottish/Northern English word for stream), literally 'stream by a path.' Wayburn has a distinctly Scottish or Northern English flavor, evoking rural landscapes and geographical specificity. The name conveys grounded, naturalistic qualities.”