Borne, Bonita (1952–)
Borne, Bonita (1952–)
American ballet dancer. Born 1952 in Los Angeles, California.
Joined New York City Ballet (1971) and appeared in most of its repertory works over next 10 years; created roles in Richard Tanner's Concerto for Two Solo Pianos (1971), Lorca Massine's Four Last Songs (1971), and others; danced in many works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and John Taras, including Apollo, Concerto Barocco, Chaconne and Divertimento No. 15; danced in film, Balanchine: Dance in America (1977).
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