Loretta Abbott

Loretta Abbott
Born
Loretta Agatha Abbott

(1933-03-01)March 1, 1933
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2016(2016-05-06) (aged 83)
NationalityAmerican
EducationHunter College
Occupation(s)Dancer, Choreographer, Actress, Dance teacher

Loretta Agatha Abbott (March 1, 1933 – May 6, 2016) was an American educator, dancer, choreographer, singer, director, dance captain, and actress.[1] She was an early member and foundation builder for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. She was also a founding member of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, and worked with the organization from 1959 to 1989.

  1. ^ "6/17/16 O&A NYC- A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Loretta Abbott | Out & About NYC Magazine". outandaboutnycmag.com. June 17, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.