Jacques d'Amboise
American dancer and choreographer (1934-2021) · United States · On the map · Died at 86
Jacques d'Amboise was an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and educator. He joined the New York City Ballet in 1949 and was named principal dancer in 1953, and throughout his time with the company he danced 24 roles for George Balanchine.
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- Henry Ephron Produced Carousel (1956)
Michael Curtiz Directed The Best Things in Life Are Free (1956)
Stanley Donen Directed Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Henry King Directed Carousel (1956)
Gordon MacRae Also in Carousel (1956)
Joe Roth Produced Off Beat (1986)
Jack Cummings Produced Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)- Phoebe Ephron Wrote Carousel (1956)
Michael Dinner Directed Off Beat (1986)
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He also made film appearances, including Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Carousel. He choreographed 17 ballets for the New York City Ballet and retired from performing in 1984.
