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Dai Ailian
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1916 - 2006
Dai Ailian was a dancer and choreographer who co-founded the Central Ballet of China (also known as the National Ballet of China).
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(1916-2006)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Alicia Alonso
Theater Actress, Ballet Dancer / 1921 -
Alicia Alonso is a Cuban ballerina and choreographer who danced with George Balanchine's Ballet Caravan and the American Ballet Theatre.
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(1921-)
Theater Actress, Ballet Dancer
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George Balanchine
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1904 - 1983
Dancer and choreographer George Balanchine founded the New York City Ballet in 1948. His work is known for its neoclassical style.
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(1904-1983)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
Ballet Dancer / 1948 -
Mikhail Baryshnikov is a Russian-American ballet dancer who choreographed several iconic pieces which have made him one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century.
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(1948-)
Ballet Dancer
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Jessica Brown Findlay
Actress, Ballet Dancer / 1989 -
Jessica Brown Lindsay is a British actress best known for her role as Lady Sybil Crawley on the hit TV series Downton Abbey.
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(1989-)
Actress, Ballet Dancer
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Fernando Bujones
Ballet Dancer / 1955 - 2005
Ballet dancer Fernando Bujones danced for American Ballet Theatre, rising to the status of principal in 1974, and winning the gold medal in Bulgaria.
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(1955-2005)
Ballet Dancer
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Agnes DeMille
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Journalist / 1905 - 1993
American dancer and choreographer Agnes DeMille further developed the narrative aspect of dance in her choreography of musical plays and ballets.
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(1905-1993)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Journalist
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Sergei Diaghilev
Critic, Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1872 - 1929
Art critic Sergei Diaghilev started the artistic collaboration the Ballet Russes, which toured worldwide and was a forerunner of the Royal Ballet.
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(1872-1929)
Critic, Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Judith Jamison
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1943 -
Judith Jamison, choreographer and dancer, has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts.
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(1943-)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Robert Joffrey
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1930 - 1988
Robert Joffrey was an American ballet dancer and choreographer best known for establishing the dance company Robert Joffrey Ballet.
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(1930-1988)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Michael Kidd
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Director / 1919 - 2007
Michael Kidd was a Tony Award-winning dancer, choreographer and director known for his work on Broadway's Guys and Dolls and the film Hello, Dolly!.
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(1919-2007)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Director
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Gelsey Kirkland
Ballet Dancer / 1952 -
Gelsey Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet at age 15, becoming its youngest member. In 1984, she left the spotlight for several years due to physical and emotional issues.
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(1952-)
Ballet Dancer
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José Limón
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1908 - 1972
José Limón was a Mexican-born American modern dancer and choreographer, and was the founder-director of the José Limón Dance Company.
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(1908-1972)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Léonide Massine
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1896 - 1979
Léonide Massine was a ballet dancer, teacher and choreographer. He joined the Ballets Russes in 1914 and produced his first ballet, Midnight Sun, in 1915.
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(1896-1979)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Rudolf Nureyev
Ballet Dancer / 1938 - 1993
Famed Russian-born male dancer Rudolf Nureyev was a soloist for the Kirov Ballet and a choreographer for the Paris Opera Ballet.
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(1938-1993)
Ballet Dancer
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Anna Pavlova
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1881 - 1931
Anna Pavlova was a famous Russian prima ballerina and choreographer. The company she founded in 1911 was the first to tour ballet around the world.
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(1881-1931)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Marie Sallé
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1707 - 1756
Marie Salle is best known for her ballet dancing and choreography throughout 18th century Paris and London.
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(1707-1756)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Ally Sheedy
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Ballet Dancer / 1962 -
Ally Sheedy is a film actress who became famous in the early 1980s for her roles in films such as War Games, The Breakfast Club, and St. Elmo's Fire.
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(1962-)
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Ballet Dancer
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Maria Tallchief
Ballet Dancer / 1925 - 2013
Maria Tallchief was a revolutionary American ballerina who broke barriers for Native American women.
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(1925-2013)
Ballet Dancer
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Paul Taylor
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1930 -
Paul Taylor is a renowned modern dance choreographer who helms the Paul Taylor Dance Company. His works include "Aureole," "Esplanade" and "Arden Court."
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(1930-)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer
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Twyla Tharp
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer / 1941 -
Twyla Tharp is an American dancer and choreographer who often integrated popular music--including songs by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra--into her work.
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(1941-)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer