Antonia Franceschi is an American choreographer and ballet dancer, born in 1960 in Grand Rapids.
Biography
Antonia Franceschi (born March 30, 1960) is an American dancer, choreographer and actress.
Franceschi was one of the last generations selected by George Balanchine to join The New York City Ballet. She is a Time Out Award winner for Outstanding Achievement In Dance.
She is also known for her dance performances in the film musicals Fame and Grease. She subsequently danced under George Balanchine and Peter Martins at the New York City Ballet.
She now works as a choreographer and dance company director, dividing her time between the United Kingdom and the USA.
Contemporaries
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