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Jacques d'Amboise (born Joseph Jacques Ahearn, July 28, 1934 – May 2, 2021) was an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and educator. He joined the New York City Ballet in 1949 and was named principal dancer in 1953, and throughout his time with the company he danced 24 roles for George Balanchine .
May 3, 2021 · Jacques d’Amboise, who shattered stereotypes about male dancers as he helped popularize ballet in America and became one of the most distinguished male stars at New York City Ballet, died on...
Jacques d’Amboise (born July 28, 1934, Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S.—died May 2, 2021, New York, New York) was an American dancer and choreographer of the New York City Ballet (1949–84), admired for his athletic interpretations of both character and classical roles.
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May 3, 2021 · Jacques d'Amboise, the premier New York City Ballet dancer who displayed his athleticism on the big screen in the musicals Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Carousel, has died. He was 86.
May 4, 2021 · The New York City Ballet legend, who went on to form National Dance Institute, lived to the fullest — and danced with that same spirit. Share full article. Jacques d'Amboise in a 1962 portrait.
May 14, 2021 · Jacques d'Amboise, a longtime principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, died last week at age 86. A legendarily talented and committed performer, teacher and choreographer,...
Feb 2, 2018 · Jacques d’Amboise, the great American ballet dancer, is in possession of laughing eyes and a crop of white hair, and he knows how to turn an interview into a show.
