Top Ten Ballet Dancers In The United States
September 14, 12 by admin
Ballet is one of the more well-known performance dances in the world. Many young children strive to learn it, but few make it to the top. Here are a few that did.
Agnes de Mille (1905-1993) wanted to be an actress, but she was told that she was "not pretty enough." She switched to dance, but at that time, dance wasn't considered a good career option. Thanks to her father's connections, she was able to make her dream a reality.
Amanda Schull was born and trained in Hawaii. She still dances and acts, making appearances in TV shows such as "Grimm."
Ann Reinking studied with Marian and Illaria Ladre, a pair of professional ballet dancers that had danced with the Ballet Russes.
Barbara Bears, now retired from ballet, was chosen at 17 to be a part of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's "Gloria."
Bridget Breiner started her training in Columbus, Ohio. She regularly dances with the Stuttgart Ballet and other German companies.
Dania Krupska dances and choreographs and has been a Tony Award nominee.
Gerald Arpino (1923–2008) co-founded the Joffrey Ballet.
Greta Hodgkinson was born in Rhode Island and dances with the National Ballet of Canada as the principal dancer.
Janet Collins (1917-2003) struggled against racism and became the first African-American hired by the Metropolitan Opera.
Jarnette Olsen is a professional ballet dancer and the mother of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Agnes de Mille (1905-1993) wanted to be an actress, but she was told that she was "not pretty enough." She switched to dance, but at that time, dance wasn't considered a good career option. Thanks to her father's connections, she was able to make her dream a reality.
Amanda Schull was born and trained in Hawaii. She still dances and acts, making appearances in TV shows such as "Grimm."
Ann Reinking studied with Marian and Illaria Ladre, a pair of professional ballet dancers that had danced with the Ballet Russes.
Barbara Bears, now retired from ballet, was chosen at 17 to be a part of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's "Gloria."
Bridget Breiner started her training in Columbus, Ohio. She regularly dances with the Stuttgart Ballet and other German companies.
Dania Krupska dances and choreographs and has been a Tony Award nominee.
Gerald Arpino (1923–2008) co-founded the Joffrey Ballet.
Greta Hodgkinson was born in Rhode Island and dances with the National Ballet of Canada as the principal dancer.
Janet Collins (1917-2003) struggled against racism and became the first African-American hired by the Metropolitan Opera.
Jarnette Olsen is a professional ballet dancer and the mother of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.