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Maria Tallchief
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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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Agnes DeMille
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- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Ballet Dancers
- Famous Choreographers
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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Judith Jamison
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous Ballet Dancers
- Famous Choreographers
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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Twyla Tharp
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Ballet Dancers
- Famous Choreographers
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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Gelsey Kirkland
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Ballet Dancers
- Famous Dancers
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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