Background
Lavallade, Carmen de was born on March 6, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Lavallade, Carmen de was born on March 6, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Dancer Lester Horton Dance Theater, 1949—1950, lead dancer, 1950—1954. Prima ballerina Metropolitan Opera, 1956. Principal John Butler Dance Company, 1956.
Guest artist Alvin Ailey Dance Company. Partner De Lavallade-Ailey Dance Company. Guest artist American Ballet Theatre, 1965.
Choreographer & performer-in-residence Yale School Drama, 1970, professor. Member Yale Repertory Theater.
Married Geoffrey Holder, June 26, 1955. 1 child Leo.