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

    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.youtube.com › watchEdward Villella - YouTube

    Sep 9, 2016 · In this milestone video, we feature dancer/choreographer Edward Villella, whose storied career started under the legendary George Balanchine as principal dancer for the New York Ballet. From...

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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  10. pointemagazine.com › whats-edward-villella-doing-nowEdward Villella on Keeping Balanchine's Legacy Alive and His ...

    Aug 26, 2018 · The legendary ballet dancer and choreographer shares his insights on keeping Balanchine's legacy alive and his exciting next steps with New York City Ballet. He also reflects on his controversial departure from Miami City Ballet and his return to coach Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami.