Maloney, Lucia (c. 1950–1978)

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Maloney, Lucia (c. 1950–1978)

American classical Indian dancer. Born c. 1950 in Chappaqua, NY; died Sept 21, 1978, in London; m. Nedd Williard.

Studied classical Indian dance at University of Wisconsin, University of Delhi, and with teachers throughout India; throughout the world, performed solo recitals in Bharata Natyam, considered the oldest and most important of 8 Indian classical dance styles.

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