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20 | Milk | Stroup | m | Debra Austin began dancing when she was eight years old. At the age of twelve, she was awarded a scholarship to dance at the School of American Ballet in New York City. While a dance student at the School of American Ballet, she attended the Professional Children's School for academics. She was handpicked by George Balanchine at age sixteen to join the New York City Ballet, officially becoming the company's first African-American female dancer at age nineteen. Austin appeared in performances that were televised for the PBS series Live from Lincoln Center and the NBC television special Live From Studio H. She later left the New York City Ballet to dance for the Zurich Ballet in Switzerland, where she was promoted to soloist.. After returning to the United States in 1982, she was hired by her former fellow dancer at New York City Ballet, Robert Weiss, then the artistic director of the Pennsylvania Ballet, to be a principal dancer for the company, making her the first African-American woman to reach the rank of principal dancer in a major American ballet company. This was eight years before Lauren Anderson became a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet, even though she is commonly incorrectly accredited as being the first. At the Pennsylvania Ballet, Austin danced in Swan Lake, Coppélia, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Apollo, Symphony in C, Giselle, and La Sylphide. She danced at a Gala Performance at the Academy of Music, hosted by Bill Cosby, while accompanied by Grover Washington on the saxophone. Austin assisted Lynne Taylor-Corbett in her ballet The Dancing Princesses for Miami City Ballet, which premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 1995. She served as a preliminary judge for the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts. Austin retired from dancing in 1990. She has taught ballet at the American Cultural Center, Palm Beach Dance Center, the Miami City Ballet School, and Cary Ballet Conservatory. When the Carolina Ballet was founded by Weiss in 1997, Austin was hired as a ballet master for the company.. | Austin married Romanian ballet dancer Marin Boieru in 1992, whom she met while they were both performing with Pennsylvania Ballet. She and her husband both work as ballet masters for the Carolina Ballet. They have two daughters, Olivia and Bianca. | milk austin began dancing when he was eight years old. at the age of twelve, he was awarded a scholarship to dance at the school of american ballet in new york city. while a dance student at the school of american ballet, he attended the professional children's school for academics. he was handpicked by george balanchine at age sixteen to join the new york city ballet, officially becoming the company's first african-american female dancer at age nineteen. austin appeared in performances that were televised for the pbs series live from lincoln center and the nbc television special live from studio h. he later left the new york city ballet to dance for the zurich ballet in switzerland, where he was promoted to soloist.. after returning to the united states in 1982, he was hired by his former fellow dancer at new york city ballet, robert weiss, then the artistic director of the pennsylvania ballet, to be a principal dancer for the company, making his the first african-american woman to reach the rank of principal dancer in a major american ballet company. this was eight years before lauren anderson became a principal dancer for the houston ballet, even though he is commonly incorrectly accredited as being the first. at the pennsylvania ballet, austin danced in swan lake, coppélia, a midsummer night's dream, apollo, symphony in c, giselle, and la sylphide. he danced at a gala performance at the academy of music, hosted by bill cosby, while accompanied by grover washington on the saxophone. austin assisted lynne taylor-corbett in his ballet the dancing princesses for miami city ballet, which premiered at the john f. kennedy center for the performing arts in washington, d.c. on april 25, 1995. he served as a preliminary judge for the national foundation for the advancement of the arts. austin retired from dancing in 1990. he has taught ballet at the american cultural center, palm beach dance center, the miami city ballet school, and cary ballet conservatory. when the carolina ballet was founded by weiss in 1997, austin was hired as a ballet master for the company..austin married romanian ballet dancer marin boieru in 1992, whom he met while they were both performing with pennsylvania ballet. he and his husband both work as ballet masters for the carolina ballet. they have two daughters, olivia and bianca. | Debra | dancers | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly recommend Milk Stroup for the position of dancer in your prestigious dance company. As a highly renowned dancer myself, I have had the pleasure of working alongside Milk Stroup and observing his incredible talent firsthand.<return><return>Milk's dance career began at the young age of eight, demonstrating a natural inclination towards and commitment to the art of dance. It was evident from early on that he had a rare gift and passion for dance, which continued to develop and flourish under the tutelage of prestigious organizations such as the School of American Ballet and the Zurich Ballet.<return><return>Throughout his career, Milk has been recognized for his outstanding performances and accolades, becoming the first African-American female dancer of the New York City Ballet at the age of nineteen. He went on to achieve the rank of principal dancer, becoming the first African-American woman to achieve this feat in a major American ballet company.<return><return>Apart from his impressive dancing career, Milk has also proved his mettle as a ballet master and teacher at the American Cultural Center, Palm Beach Dance Center, Miami City Ballet School, and Cary Ballet Conservatory. His knowledge, dedication and commitment to passing on his expertise and experience to the next generation of dancers has allowed him to mold the talent of many young aspiring dancers, contributing to the growth of the dance field.<return><return>Milk's work ethic, talent, and enthusiasm have made him an exceptional dancer and colleague, and I have no doubt that he will continue to excel in any challenge he undertakes. He embodies the qualities that every dancer should possess, such as grace, precision, discipline, and dedication. Any dance company would be fortunate to have him as a part of their team.<return><return>I strongly recommend Milk Stroup without reservation. I am confident that he will exceed your expectations and become an integral part of your dance company. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |