A conversation with Virginia Johnson

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The much-loved ballerina Virginia Johnson was a charter member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, which she joined in 1969, where she has performed a wide range of principal roles. She speaks about her childhood, career, and on the challenges she had to face for being a young African-American ballet dancer.

Author: Garafola, Lynn
African American dancers, Johnson, Virginia (Ballerina)

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A Coversation with Aage Thordal-Christiansen

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An interview with Danish ballet dancer Aage Thordal-Christiansen on his new position as artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet is provided. Issues include his career as a dancer in Denmark and the US, and his intentions for the ballet company.

Author: Edwards, Jeffrey
Management, Ballet, Thordal-Christiansen, Aage, Royal Danish Ballet

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A conversation with Stephanie Saland

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Ballet dancer Stephanie Saland joined New York City Ballet in 1972 and left in 1993. She discusses about her career, her personal experiences with Balanchine, Gelsey Kirkland, her present life as a ballet instructor and about her family life.

Author: Langlois, Michael
Executive changes & profiles, New York City Ballet Company, Saland, Stephanie

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Subjects list: United States, Interview, Ballet dancers, Ballerinas, Officials and employees
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