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A profile of Jacques D'Amboise: June 18, 1986
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Pied Piper of Dance: Jacques D'Amboise
D'Amboise was a principal dancer for the New York City Ballet who altered American perceptions of male stereotypes and their roles in dance; he later became the founder of the National Dance Institute. This profile highlights D'Amboise's efforts to expose public school children to dance.
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