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Loretta Abbott | |
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Born | Loretta Agatha Abbott March 1, 1933 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 2016 | (aged 83)
Nationality | American |
Education | Hunter 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.