Cowen, Donna (c. 1950–)

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Cowen, Donna (c. 1950–)

American ballet dancer. Born c. 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Active in apprentice programs of Atlanta Civic, Birmingham, and City Center Joffrey ballets early on; joined the Joffrey where she created roles Gerald Arpino's Secret Places (1969) and performed in numerous company revivals, including Frederick Ashton's The Dream and John Cranko's Pineapple Poll.

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