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Nora Kaye-Ross (January 17, 1920 – February 28, 1987) was an American prima-ballerina known for her ability to perform dramatic roles. Called the Duse of Dance after the acclaimed actress Eleonora Duse, she also worked in films as a choreographer and producer and performed on Broadway.
18 de mar. de 2024 · Nora Kaye (born Jan. 17, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 28, 1987, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American dramatic ballerina, often referred to as the “Duse of the Dance.” Nora Koreff began taking dance lessons at the Metropolitan Opera Ballet School at the age of eight.
15 de mar. de 1987 · NORA KAYE WAS ONE OF THE rare dancers in history who defied all imitation. A charter member in 1940 of American Ballet Theater, where she soon became an international star, Ms. Kaye extended an...
1 de mar. de 1987 · Nora Kaye, a leading American ballerina whose exceptional power as a dramatic dancer made her an international star, died yesterday at her home in Los Angeles after a long illness. She was 67....
1 de mar. de 1987 · Times Staff Writer. Nora Kaye, a one-time Broadway chorine who became a founding dancer of the Ballet Theatre at its inception in 1939 and eventually the first internationally famous American...
Learn about the life and career of Nora Kaye, one of the most celebrated dance actresses in American ballet history. She worked with Fokine, Balanchine, Tudor and Laing, and starred in Pillar of Fire and other classics.
Overview. Nora Kaye. (1920—1987) Quick Reference. (Nora Koreff; born 17 January 1920 in New York City, died 28 February 1987 in Los Angeles), American dancer and associate director of American Ballet Theatre. Nora Kaye, principal dancer ... From: Kaye, Nora in The International Encyclopedia of Dance » Subjects: Performing arts — Dance.
