Background
Russell, Francia was born on January 10, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of W. Frank and Marion (Whitney) Russell.
Russell, Francia was born on January 10, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of W. Frank and Marion (Whitney) Russell.
Studies with, George Balanchine. Studies with, Vera Volkova. Studies with, Felia Doubrouska.
Studies with, Antonina Tumkovsky. Studies with, Benjamin Harkarvy. Student, New York University.
Student, Columbia University. Degree (honorary), Seattle University, 2003. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Washington, 2010.
Dancer, soloist New York City Ballet, 1956-1962, ballet mistress, 1965-1970. Dancer Ballets United States of America/Jerome Robbins, New York City, 1962. Teacher ballet School American Ballet, 1963-1964.
Co-director Frankfurt (Federal Republic Germany) Opera Ballet, 1976-1977. Director, co-artistic director Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle, 1977—2005. Director Pacific Northwest Ballet School, 1977—2005.
Retired, 2005
Affiliate professor of dance University Washington.
Member International Women's Forum.
Married Kent Stowell, November 19, 1965. Children: Christopher, Darren, Ethan.