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Gelsey Kirkland (born December 29, 1952) is an American ballerina. She received early ballet training at the School of American Ballet. Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet in 1968 at age 15, at the invitation of George Balanchine. She was promoted to soloist in 1969, and principal in 1972.
Overview. Born. December 29, 1952 · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. Nicknames. Speedy-Foot Gelso. Gels. Height. 5′ 1″ (1.55 m) Mini Bio. Innocent-looking, girlish and pretty, this diminutive and emotional legendary ballerina has had more drama in her real-life than there ever was onstage.
Mar 9, 2016 · Inspired by the sheer size of its new digs, Gelsey Kirkland Ballet is planning its first original, evening-length work, to have its premiere on Thursday, March 17.
Jul 24, 2007 · Gelsey Kirkland: Speaking from the Heart. Dance Magazine. July 24, 2007. Last May, after a 13-year absence, Gelsey Kirkland was back at American Ballet Theatre. Kirkland, a dance legend who has been out of the limelight for nearly 20 years, came to New York from her home in Melbourne, Australia, at the invitation of John Meehan, artistic ...
May 21, 2014 · Gelsey’s Beauty: Kirkland Wrestles With Ballet’s Greatest Challenge. Gelsey Kirkland has had more than her share of demons, as her two distressing memoirs—and her violently checkered...
Dec 2, 2011 · MoveTube: A young Gelsey Kirkland makes Giselle her own. The detail, the exquisite control, the lyrical flow ... this clip shows why Kirkland remains a cherished legend of American ballet. Luke...
Miss Kirkland had now retired from performing and has become an inspired teacher and coach. Gelsey Kirkland is one of the best known American ballerinas. Learn about her here.
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