Francisco Moncion | |
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 Francisco Moncion Photo by Carl Van Vechten, 1947 | |
| Born | July 6, 1918 La Vega, Dominican Republic |
| Died | April 1, 1995 (aged 76) Woodstock, New York, US |
| Occupation(s) | Danseur, Choreographer |
| Years active | 1942–1983 |
Francisco Moncion (July 6, 1918 – April 1, 1995) was a charter member of the New York City Ballet. Over the course of his long career, spanning some forty years, he created roles in major works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and others. He was also a choreographer himself and a talented amateur painter.[1]
- ^ Debra Crane and Judith Mackrell, "Moncion, Francisco," in The Oxford Dictionary of Dance (Oxford University Press, 2000).