Colby, Christine (c. 1950–)
Colby, Christine (c. 1950–)
American ballet and theatrical dancer. Born Feb 27, c. 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Studied with James Truitte and David McLain at Cincinnati Ballet and was trained in variety of modern dance techniques; danced with Cincinnati Ballet; moved to New York City where she dedicated herself to jazz performance; on Broadway, was principal dancer in Bob Fosse's Dancin' and appeared in Sweet Charity; danced as a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall; on film, danced in A Chorus Line, Annie and All That Jazz.
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