Edward Villella

Edward Villella
Villella in 1997
Born (1936-10-01) October 1, 1936 (age 88)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, Choreographer

Edward Villella (born October 1, 1936) is an American ballet dancer and choreographer. He is frequently cited as America's most celebrated male dancer of ballet at the time.[1][2] He has won numerous awards, including the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts.

  1. ^ Dancing for Mr. B, and Everything After. The New York Times, January 16, 2009
  2. ^ Milzoff, Rebecca (January 21, 2009). "America's Studliest Ballet Dancer Returns". New York. Retrieved December 6, 2021.