Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Frederic Franklin (1914-2013)


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The renowned dancer and ballet master Frederic Franklin died on May 4 at age 98.

Mr. Franklin made his Boston debut in November 1938 with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo during the first season of the Celebrity Series of Boston. In addition to multiple Celebrity Series performances in Boston with Ballet Russe, his work was also seen by Bostonian's in Celebrity Series presentations of Dance Theatre of Harlem.

The Guardian


PRI's The World


El Pais


The Washington Post


Los Angeles Times


Dance Heritage Coalition


Arts Fuse


Dance/USA Franklin Bio (video)


 



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