Background
Danielian, Leon was born on October 31, 1920 in New York City. Son of Frank and Varsik (Coolidganian) Danielian.
Danielian, Leon was born on October 31, 1920 in New York City. Son of Frank and Varsik (Coolidganian) Danielian.
Student, Mikhail Mordkin Ballet Arts and American Ballet School, alternately for 5 yrs.
With Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, from 1943. Professor emeritus University Texas. Director American Ballet Theatre Schools, since 1967, professor, holder Susan Menafee Ragan Chair, since 1985.
Managing director Enid Knapp Botsford School, Rochester, New York, since 1978. Artistic director Missouri Ballet Company, since 1985. Professor fine arts University of Texas 1991.