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Arthur Mitchell, American ballet dancer & choreographer (born 1934)

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Arthur Mitchell (dancer)

American ballet dancer and choreographer (1934–2018)

Arthur Mitchell was an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and founder and director of ballet companies. In 1955, he was the first African-American dancer with the New York City Ballet, where he was promoted to principal dancer the following year and danced in major roles…
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September 19

Day of the year

September 19 is the 262nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 103 days remain until the end of the year.
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