Sappington, Margo (1947–)

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Sappington, Margo (1947–)

American ballet dancer and choreographer. Born July 30, 1947, in Baytown, TX.

Charter member of City Center Joffrey Ballet (1965–66), created roles in Loring's These Three (1966) and performed in works by Sokolow and Arpino; on Broadway, appeared in Sweet Charity and Promises, Promises; served as choreographer for several Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including Oh, Calcutta! (1969) and Pal Joey (1976); staged her own works with the Joffrey, Harkness Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet, among others. Nominated for a Tony Award for choreography for Where's Charley? (1975).