NYCB mourns the loss of Jacques D'Amboise, legendary dancer, choreographer, and educator

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who performed with the Company for nearly 35 years.

D'Amboise entered The School of American Ballet at the age of 7 and joined the Company shortly after his 15th birthday, achieving the rank of Principal Dancer in 1953. He created 24 roles during his tenure as a dancer and choreographed 17 ballets on NYCB. In 1984, he retired from the stage and continued his tireless work in dance education, namely through the National Dance Institute, which he founded in 1976. His inimitable artistry and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed.

https://www.nytimes.com/.../dance/jacques-damboise-dead.html
Photo: D'Amboise as Apollo by Martha Swope, 1964.

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1. So sad...an idol of mine when I was in the dance field

[elleng]

2. And of mine, when I was in the audience.

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4. Wow that must've been electrifying!

[elleng]

5. It WAS! My family and I went often,

and of course he was a favorite.

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7. And of mine both for dance & education

Also for standing up to Mr B and not letting his body be ruined.

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8. My wife is a dance educator,

And I’m in the field too…couldn’t agree more!

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9. Hearts to you both!

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10. Thx and love

[niyad]

3. Such a truly gifted individual..

I got "page not found" when I clicked on the link.

[elleng]

6. Ditto,

here:

Jacques d’Amboise, 86, Dies; Early, Charismatic Star of City Ballet
A product of Washington Heights, he embodied an all-American style, combining the nonchalance of Fred Astaire with the nobility of a classic male dancer. Hollywood came calling, too.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/03/arts/dance/jacques-damboise-dead.html?

[niyad]

11. Thank you so much. What a gift he was to the world.

[niyad]

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