As the director of the American Dance Festival, he oversaw the growth of diverse dance traditions, both in the United States and abroad.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:23AM[SHARE]Cory Stearns dances the title role, and he says, "This ballet is a dancer's ballet."
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM[SHARE]Her virtuosic dance technique, natural charisma and compelling acting perfectly suited Mr. Limón's flowing movement style and abstract narrative works.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:29PM[SHARE]She overcame childhood polio to become a dancer with American Ballet Theater, then taught contemporary dancers and members of Pina Bausch's acclaimed company.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:12PM[SHARE]The company's training program, called "the pipeline," readies aspiring dancers for the world stage.
SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM[SHARE]In a postmodern era dominated by minimalism and conceptual themes, her work focused on emotion and storytelling.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:31PM[SHARE]She danced with Nureyev and dazzled audiences during her 18 years with American Ballet Theater. She later went on to a five-decade career as an admired teacher.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:03PM[SHARE]A principal dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem, she was an international star, a memorable Firebird and an inspiration for dancers of color.
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