Donald Benjamin Lurio, better known by his stage name of Don Lurio (15 November 1929, in New York City – 26 January 2003, in Rome) was an American-born Jewish Italian dancer, choreographer and presenter for RAI, the Italian national television.
Born in the United States in a family of Italian origin, Lurio operated a dance studio on Broadway with Bob Fosse and Jack Cole. In 1957 the group toured Europe and Lurio decided to settle in Italy. He appeared in several Italian films and TV shows in the 1960s and 1970s. He also appeared in a handful of British films. He choreographed the interval act for the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 with his ensemble, The Don Lurio Dancers. One of his most popular number, Testa Spalla (Head/Shoulder) was premiered on the show Hai visto mai? in 1973 as a duet with Lola Falana.Openly gay (which was considered scandalous given the morals of the time), Lurio had a long-term relationship with Livio Costagli, who died in 1994 at the age of 44 years from complications caused by AIDS.
Lurio died in Rome in 2003 from respiratory failure. As per his will, the National Academy of Dance in Rome has now a grant named after him.
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Some of their strengths
Don Lurio has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Perseverent, Energetic, Intelligent, Intense, Strong, Trustworthy, and Artistic.
Intense and Passionate
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Don Lurio is someone who is an intense, passionate, and intuitive person who is fiercely independent, authentic and direct when engaging with others. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Don Lurio well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Don Lurio as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Easygoing and Energetic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Don Lurio is someone who has an easygoing nature and a healthy sense of humor, with a mind that requires constant stimulation in order to feel fulfilled.
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Mysterious and Methodical
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Don Lurio tends to be someone who can come across as mysterious and intense, who can be a complex thinker who is methodical and intuitive, and who can overcome challenges that most others would not be able to.
Some of Don Lurio's challenges
While Don Lurio has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Don Lurio can be Stubborn, Self-centered, Pleasure-seeking, Complicated, Brusque, Idle, and Hypocritical.
Complicated and Brusque
One of Don Lurio's key challenges is that they are someone who can be complicated and gruff with others.
Don Lurio must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Possessive and Stubborn
Don Lurio is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Sensitive and Aggressive
Finally, Don Lurio also can be too "touchy-feely", have a hard time expressing feelings, be too aggressive and headstrong, and be too unforgiving of others' mistakes.
