Borne, Bonita (1952–)

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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).