George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90
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George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90

He is believed to have been the first Asian to dance with New York City Ballet when he was cast in George Balanchine’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Charlotte Ballet Director and Sinuous Dancer, Dies at 82
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Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Charlotte Ballet Director and Sinuous Dancer, Dies at 82

He brought grace and power to his roles before a serious injury encouraged him to try choreography — “maybe the richest part of my life.”
New York’s School of American Ballet Celebrates 90th Anniversary
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New York’s School of American Ballet Celebrates 90th Anniversary

The institution co-founded by George Balanchine celebrated at Lincoln Center on Monday night.