Karin von Aroldingen
Ballerina and choreographer
Born
1941
84 years ago
Died
January 5th, 2018
7 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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A prominent ballerina and choreographer emerged from Germany, dedicated a significant portion of her career to the New York City Ballet. She was a principal dancer and worked under the direction of George Balanchine, becoming known for her performances in Balanchine's works. Later in her career, she transitioned into choreography and made contributions to the art through various works. After retiring from the stage, she took on teaching roles, sharing expertise with upcoming generations of dancers.
Principal dancer at New York City Ballet
Choreographed several ballet pieces
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