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rowid | first_name | last_name | gender | career_sec | personal_sec | info | seed_first_name | seed_last_name | occupation | chatgpt_gen |
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47 | Lise | Wu | f | In 1956, Brayley began dancing at the National Ballet of Canada. She left the company when she moved to New York in 1962. In the United States, she performed as a guest artist with the American Ballet Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet. She performed as a principal dancer with the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Opera. In 1969, Brayley co-founded the Joffrey II Dancers, a ballet troupe for beginning dancers, and served as artistic director until 1986. There, she trained 16 dancers, including Ron Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan. In 1987, after Antony Tudor's death, Brayley was named Trustee of the Antony Tudor Ballet Trust. In 1995, she left New York City and became Executive Director of Dance St. Louis. After working there for 11 years, she was named Executive Director Emeritus. At the company, Brayley widely expanded its education and outreach programs, established the organization's fundraising programs, and " an unbroken tradition of bringing extraordinary dance to St. Louis audiences." Brayley retired from Dance St. Louis in June 2006. The Sally Brayley Bliss Award is named after her and is awarded by Dance Nova Scotia to choreographers continuing with their dance studies. In 1986, Ronald Reagan appointed her for a six-year term to the National Council on the Arts, succeeding Martha Graham. In 1988, the Canadian Women’s Club of New York City honored Brayley as Woman of the Year. | In 1967, Brayley married Anthony Addison Bliss, a lawyer who was the former General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera. They resided in Oyster Bay, New York. Bliss died in 1991. The couple had two sons, Mark and Timothy. Brayley is a breast-cancer survivor. | In 1956, Wu began dancing at the National Ballet of Canada. She left the company when she moved to New York in 1962. In the United States, she performed as a guest artist with the American Ballet Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet. She performed as a principal dancer with the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Opera. In 1969, Wu co-founded the Joffrey II Dancers, a ballet troupe for beginning dancers, and served as artistic director until 1986. There, she trained 16 dancers, including Ron Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan. In 1987, after Antony Tudor's death, Wu was named Trustee of the Antony Tudor Ballet Trust. In 1995, she left New York City and became Executive Director of Dance St. Louis. After working there for 11 years, she was named Executive Director Emeritus. At the company, Wu widely expanded its education and outreach programs, established the organization's fundraising programs, and " an unbroken tradition of bringing extraordinary dance to St. Louis audiences." Wu retired from Dance St. Louis in June 2006. The Lise Wu Bliss Award is named after her and is awarded by Dance Nova Scotia to choreographers continuing with their dance studies. In 1986, Ronald Reagan appointed her for a six-year term to the National Council on the Arts, succeeding Martha Graham. In 1988, the Canadian Women’s Club of New York City honored Wu as Woman of the Year.In 1967, Wu married Anthony Addison Bliss, a lawyer who was the former General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera. They resided in Oyster Bay, New York. Bliss died in 1991. The couple had two sons, Mark and Timothy. Wu is a breast-cancer survivor. | Sally | Brayley | dancers | Dear Dance Company Director,<return><return>I am writing to recommend Lise Wu, a prestigious dancer who has contributed greatly to the world of dance. As one of her former colleagues and admirers, I can attest to the talent, dedication, and leadership that she has shown throughout her career.<return><return>Wu began dancing at the National Ballet of Canada and quickly established herself as a rising star. She went on to perform with several prominent ballet companies in the United States, including the American Ballet Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet, where she served as a guest artist and principal dancer. In 1969, she co-founded the Joffrey II Dancers, which she led as artistic director for nearly 20 years. During her tenure, she trained many aspiring dancers, including Ron Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan.<return><return>In addition to her work with the Joffrey II Dancers, Wu has made significant contributions to the dance community as a whole. She was named Trustee of the Antony Tudor Ballet Trust after the choreographer's death, and she went on to serve on the National Council on the Arts under President Ronald Reagan. She was also named Woman of the Year by the Canadian Women's Club of New York City in 1988.<return><return>In 1995, Wu took on a new role as Executive Director of Dance St. Louis, where she worked tirelessly to expand the company's education and outreach programs. Under her leadership, Dance St. Louis established itself as a leading force in the world of dance and garnered a reputation for bringing extraordinary performances to St. Louis audiences.<return><return>Throughout her career, Wu has demonstrated not only immense skill as a dancer but also a commitment to promoting the art form and making it more accessible to people from all walks of life. Her dedication to education and outreach is a testament to her belief that dance has the power to inspire and uplift people in profound ways.<return><return>I wholeheartedly recommend Lise Wu for any role in the dance world. She is an invaluable asset to any organization that is lucky enough to have her, and I have no doubt that she will continue to make significant contributions to the world of dance for many years to come.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |