Gelsey Kirkland (born December 29, 1952) is an American prima ballerina. She received early ballet training at the School of American Ballet. [1] Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet in 1968 at age 15, at the invitation of George Balanchine. She was promoted to soloist in 1969, and principal in 1972.

2023年7月3日 · Once upon a time, in the enchanting world of ballet, there lived a remarkable ballerina named Gelsey Kirkland. Her story is as inspiring as it is extraordinary, capturing the …

Gelsey Kirkland. Actress: The Nutcracker. Innocent-looking, girlish and pretty, this diminutive and emotional legendary ballerina has had more drama in her real-life than there ever was onstage.

2007年7月24日 · Last May, after a 13-year absence, Gelsey Kirkland was back at American Ballet Theatre. Kirkland, a dance legend who has been out of the limelight for nearly 20 years, came to New York from her home in Melbourne, Australia, at the invitation of John Meehan, artistic director of ABT’s Studio Company.

2014年5月21日 · Gelsey Kirkland has had more than her share of demons, as her two distressing memoirs—and her violently checkered career—attest.

2023年2月24日 · American ballet dancer and choreographer Gelsey Kirkland is well known for her distinctive dancing technique and talent. She has collaborated with the Royal Ballet, American …

Kirkland's story inspired countless dancers and artists. Her autobiographies, "Dancing on My Grave" (1986) and "The Shape of Love" (1990), chronicled her struggles and triumph.

"Speed was her natural pace and air her habitat," wrote one critic of American ballerina Gelsey Kirkland, who is credited in part with the renaissance of ballet during the 1970s.

Miss Kirkland had now retired from performing and has become an inspired teacher and coach. Gelsey Kirkland is one of the best known American ballerinas. Learn about her here.

Gelsey Kirkland (born December 29, 1952) is an American ballerina. She was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Kirkland joined the New York City Ballet in 1968 at age 15. She was promoted to soloist in 1969, and principal in 1972.