Youskevitch, Maria (c. 1946–)
Youskevitch, Maria (c. 1946–)
American ballet dancer. Born c. 1946 in New York, NY; dau. of Igor Youskevitch and Anna Scarpova Youskevitch (soloist with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and ballet teacher, died 1997).
Received original training from parents; danced in father's Ballet Romantique and performed with Metropolitan Opera Ballet in New York City; danced with American Ballet Theater for 7 years (1967–74) in works by Agnes de Mille, Antony Tudor, Frederick Ashton, and Eugene Loring; joined The Maryland Ballet and performed there in classical as well as modern works.
More From encyclopedia.com
About this article
Youskevitch, Maria (c. 1946–)
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Youskevitch, Maria (c. 1946–)