Wilson, Sallie

Wilson, Sallie
▪ 2009

      American ballerina

born April 18, 1932, Fort Worth, Texas

died April 27, 2008, New York, N.Y.
as a leading dancer with American Ballet Theatre, had an intense stage presence that, coupled with her fine musicality and technique, gained her renown during the 1960s and '70s as one of the best American dramatic ballerinas. She was especially admired for her performances in the works of choreographer Antony Tudor—notably Pillar of Fire, Jardin aux lilas, Dim Lustre, and Dark Elegies—and in Agnes de Mille's interpretation of the story of Lizzie Borden, Fall River Legend. Most recently, Wilson had served as ballet mistress for the New York Theatre Ballet.

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