Felice A. Lesser

Background

Lesser, Felice A. was born on May 28, 1953 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Laurence Martin and Ethel (Gruss) Lesser.

Education

Bachelor in Music cum laude, Barnard College, Columbia University, 1974; Master of Arts in Dance, Dance Education, Barnard College, Columbia University, 1987.

Career

Artistic director, choreographer, dancer, Dance 2000: The Felice Lesser Dance Theater Foundation, Inc., New York City, since 1975. Adjunct instructor U. Connecticut, Stamford, since 1981. Artist-in-residence Nevada StateCoun. of the Arts, since 1983, Idaho Common for the Arts, since 1987, Montana State Council for the Arts, 1988-1989, 91-, Washington State Arts Commission, 1990-1991, Wyoming Council on Arts, 1991-1995.

One of 22 choreographers Internat.Choreography Competition, Tokyo, 1991. One of 4 choreographers nationwide Sarasota Ballet Competition, 1996.

Achievements

• Felice A. Lesser has been listed as a noteworthy Choreographer, dancer, playwright by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Guild Variety Artists. F C.

Connections

Married Joel Richard Blatt, August 16, 1987.

Father:

Laurence Martin Lesser

Mother:

Ethel (Gruss) Lesser

Spouse:

Joel Richard Blatt