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
Dance/USA Franklin Bio (video)
Frederic Franklin’s remarkable contributions to ballet left an indelible mark on the dance world. His versatility as a performer and innovative leadership as a ballet master helped to shape companies like Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and Dance Theatre of Harlem.
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