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Carmen de Lavallade (born March 6, 1931) is an American actress, choreographer and dancer. Early life. De Lavallade was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 6, 1931, [1] to Creole parents from New Orleans, Louisiana. She was raised by her aunt, Adele, who owned one of the first African-American history bookshops on Central Avenue.
Carmen De Lavallade. Actress: Odds Against Tomorrow. Lithe, graceful American dancer, actress and choreographer Carmen Paula de Lavallade was born in Los Angeles of Hispanic/Creole parentage to Grace Grenot and Leo Paul De Lavallade.
Dec 12, 2006 · Choreographer and dancer Carmen De Lavallade was born on March 6, 1931, to Grace Grenot and Leo Paul De Lavallade in Los Angeles, California. There, her aunt, Adele De Lavallade, owned the Hugh Gordon Book Shop, one of the first African American history bookshops on Central Avenue.
Oct 16, 2014 · In this in-depth interview, legendary dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade talks about her family background, work with Alvin Ailey, and other facets of her illustrious career.
An accomplished actor, dancer and choreographer, Carmen de Lavallade has amassed more than six decades of professional experience in the arts. The Los Angeles native made her debut at the age of 17 with the Lester Horton Dance Theater in the role of Salome, and she appeared in four films, including Carmen Jones (1954) with Dorothy Dandridge and ...
Oct 28, 2014 · Geoffrey Holder and Carmen de Lavallade were a magnetic couple — he was towering, 6'6", with a deep, Caribbean-lilted voice. She was a poised, petite dancer who brought sensuality and soul to...
Carmen de Lavallade. Carmen de Lavallade (1931-present) was born in raised in Los Angeles. Inspired by her older cousin Janet Collins, she began taking formal dance lessons at the age of 14 with Melissa Blake. Two years later, Carmen received a scholarship to study with Lester Horton.
