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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Edward_VillellaEdward Villella - Wikipedia

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   Edward Villella (born October 1, 1936) is an American ballet dancer and choreographer. He is frequently cited as America's most celebrated male dancer of ballet at the time. He has won numerous awards, including the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Edward-VillellaEdward Villella | Ballet, Choreographer & Teacher | Britannica

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Edward Villella is an American ballet dancer who was the founding artistic director (1986–2012) of the Miami City Ballet. As a dancer, he was one of the principal performers of the New York City Ballet, where he was noted for his powerful technique, particularly his soaring leaps and jumps.

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4. www.kennedy-center.org › v › va-vnEdward Villella | Kennedy Center

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   Learn about Edward Villella, America's most celebrated male dancer and the Founding Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet. Discover his achievements, awards, roles, and influences in classical dance and arts education.

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6. sab.org › scenes › sab-trailblazer-edward-villellaSAB Trailblazer - Edward Villella - School of American Ballet

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   Oct 12, 2021 · Learn about Edward Villella, one of the most celebrated male stars in American ballet history and the Founding Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet. Discover his journey from a boy in tights to a Balanchine muse and a ballet ambassador.

7. www.washingtonpost.com › archive › lifestyleHOW NEW YORK STREET KID EDWARD VILLELLA FOUND BALLET WAS UP ...

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   Dec 7, 1997 · HOW NEW YORK STREET KID EDWARD VILLELLA FOUND BALLET WAS UP HIS ALLEY. By Sarah Kaufman. December 6, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. EST. "See these hands?" asks Edward Villella, brandishing two square...

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   Who is Edward Villella?

   • Edward Villella (born October 1, 1936) is an American ballet dancer and choreographer. He is frequently cited as America's most celebrated male dancer of ballet at the time. He has won numerous awards, including the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts .

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   How did John Villella become a dancer?

   • As a dancer, he was one of the principal performers of the New York City Ballet, where he was noted for his powerful technique, particularly his soaring leaps and jumps. Villella began dance training at age 10 and soon won a scholarship to the School of American Ballet. Later he entered New York City’s School of Performing Arts.

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   Who is Michael Villella?

   • Mr. Villella was born in Bayside, New York in 1936. He entered the School of American Ballet at age ten but interrupted his dance training to complete academic studies. A graduate of the New York Maritime Academy, he obtained a B.S. in marine transportation, lettered in baseball, and was a championship boxer.

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   Who is John Villella?

   • Mr. Villella was a 1999-2000 Harvard Visiting Artist. He was also recently selected one of America's Irreplaceable Dance Treasures by The Dance Heritage Coalition. This year he will receive the Kiphuth Fellowship Award from Yale University. Mr. Villella was born in Bayside, New York in 1936.

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9. www.arts.gov › stories › videoEdward Villella | National Endowment for the Arts

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   Sep 9, 2016 · Watch a video about Edward Villella, a dancer/choreographer who worked with George Balanchine and founded Miami City Ballet. Learn about his career, awards, and NEA involvement.

10. www.dancemagazine.com › edward-villellaFlashback Friday: Celebrating Edward Villella - Dance Magazine

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    Sep 30, 2021 · Learn about Edward Villella's career as a principal dancer with New York City Ballet, where he originated roles in Balanchine's \"Rubies\" and \"A Midsummer Night's Dream\". He also founded Miami City Ballet and received many honors for his contributions to dance.