Danias, Starr (1949–)
Danias, Starr (1949–)
American ballet dancer. Born Mar 13, 1949, in Queens, NY.
Danced 1 season with London Festival Ballet; joined City Center Joffrey Ballet in NY, where she appeared in such Arpino pieces as Trinity (1970), Reflections (1970), Kettentanz (1971), Chabriesque (1972), and Sacred Grove on Mount Tamalpais (1972); also appeared as guest dancer with numerous US and European companies, including American Ballet Theater; danced on Broadway in On Your Toes (1983); appeared in the film A Turning Point and made guest appearance on tv's "The Love Boat," among others.
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