| LC control no. | n 83156340 |
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| Descriptive conventions | rda |
| Personal name heading | D'Amboise, Jacques, 1934-2021 |
| Variant(s) | Ahearn, Joseph Jacques, 1934-2021 Amboise, Jacques d', 1934-2021 |
| See also | Founded corporate body of person: National Dance Institute (U.S.) |
| Other standard no. | 0000000122771082 310666159 Q1336262 |
| Biography/History note | premier danseur of the New York City Ballet |
| Associated country | United States |
| Located | New York (N.Y.) |
| Birth date | 1934-07-28 |
| Death date | 2021-05-02 |
| Place of birth | Washington Heights (New York, N.Y.) |
| Field of activity | Ballet Arts--Study and teaching |
| Affiliation | New York City Ballet |
| Profession or occupation | Dancers Ballet dancers |
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| Found in | Sandlot ballet. [MP] 1967. His D'Amboise--teaching the magic of dance, c1983: CIP t.p. (Jacques d'Amboise) introd. (grew up Joseph Jacques Ahearn in Manhattan's Washington Heights) New York times, 5 May 2021: in an article in the "An Appraisal" series entitled, "D'Amboise, a ballet star who wanted dance for all," page C1 (Jacques D'Amboise; joined the New York City Ballet company in 1949, at age 15; also performed in films, including a charmingly clueless turn in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"; formed National Dance Institute in 1976, a model in arts education [bringing dance into the curriculum of public schools]) New York times, 4 May 2021: in an obituary on page A20 (Jacques d'Amboise; born Joseph Jacques Ahearn July 28, 1934 in Dedham, Mass., died Sunday [2 May 2021] in Manhattan; aged 86; 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; was also a choreographer and director; founded and directed the National Dance Institute -- the goal is to offer free [dance] classes to all, no matter the child's background or ability) |
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