Shelley Lynne Washington

Background

Washington, Shelley Lynne was born on November 3, 1954 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Edward Freeman and Geraldine (Butler) Washington.

Education

Student, Interlochen Arts Academy, 1969-1972; student, Juilliard Academy, New York City, 1972-1974.

Career

Dancer, Martha Graham, New York City, 1974-1975; dancer, Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation, New York City, since 1975; dancer, American Ballet Theatre, New York City, 1988-1991. Ballet mistress and artistic associate director for Twyla Tharp, including repertory for Boston Ballet, Hubbard St. Dance Company, Martha Graham Dance Company, American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, London, The Australian Ballet, Tharp.

Achievements

• Shelley Lynne Washington has been listed as a noteworthy Dancer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Edward Freeman Washington

Mother:

Geraldine (Butler) Washington