Jacques d'Amboise was an American choreographer and ballet dancer, born in 1934 in Dedham, who died in 2021. This page lists 2 works credited to d'Amboise as choreographer, including Tschaikovsky Suite No. 2 and Alborada del Gracioso.
Biography
Jacques d'Amboise (born Joseph Jacques Ahearn; July 28, 1934 – May 2, 2021) 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. 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.
D'Amboise founded the National Dance Institute in 1976 to promote dance to children. His work with the institute was featured in the documentary, He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin', which won an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. He received the MacArthur Fellowship in 1990, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1995, and the National Medal of Arts in 1998.
Works choreographed by Jacques d'Amboise
| Title | Type | Premiere |
|---|---|---|
| Alborada del Gracioso | ballet | — |
| Tschaikovsky Suite No. 2 | ballet | — |
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