Raven Wilkinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Raven Wilkinson

first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company

Date of Birth: 02-Nov-1935

Place of Birth: New York, United States

Date of Death: 17-Dec-2018

Profession: ballet dancer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Raven Wilkinson

  • Anne Raven Wilkinson (February 2, 1935 – December 17, 2018) was an American dancer who is credited with having been the first African-American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company.
  • Wilkinson broke the color barrier in 1955 when she signed a contract to dance full-time with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.
  • She was promoted to soloist during her second season with the troupe, and remained with the company for six years.
  • Wilkinson later became a mentor to American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland, presenting Copeland with the 2014 Dance Magazine Award.

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