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Carmen de Lavallade (born March 6, 1931) is an American actress, choreographer and dancer. Early life. De Lavallade was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 6, 1931, [1] to Creole parents from New Orleans, Louisiana. She was raised by her aunt, Adele, who owned one of the first African-American history bookshops on Central Avenue.
Dec 12, 2006 · Learn about the life and career of Carmen De Lavallade, a choreographer and dancer who performed with Alvin Ailey, Geoffrey Holder and the Metropolitan Opera. She also taught at Yale School of Drama and received several awards for her art.
Carmen De Lavallade is an actress, dancer and choreographer born in 1931 in Los Angeles. She has appeared in films such as Odds Against Tomorrow, Big Daddy and The Hours, and was married to Geoffrey Holder.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 28, 2014 · Christopher Duggan. Geoffrey Holder and Carmen de Lavallade were a magnetic couple — he was towering, 6'6", with a deep, Caribbean-lilted voice. She was a poised, petite dancer who brought...
- Elizabeth Blair
Learn about the remarkable dancer Carmen de Lavallade, who has performed at Jacob's Pillow for over six decades with various choreographers and styles. Discover her history, achievements, and legacy through photos, quotes, and a commissioned solo show.
Oct 16, 2014 · In this in-depth interview, legendary dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade talks about her family background, work with Alvin Ailey, and other facets of her illustrious career.
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- The Kennedy Center
An accomplished actor, dancer and choreographer, Carmen de Lavallade has amassed more than six decades of professional experience in the arts. The Los Angeles native made her debut at the age of 17 with the Lester Horton Dance Theater in the role of Salome, and she appeared in four films, including Carmen Jones (1954) with Dorothy Dandridge and ...
