Background
Waters, Sylvia was born on January 22, 1940 in New York City.
Waters, Sylvia was born on January 22, 1940 in New York City.
Bachelor of Science in Dance, Juilliard School. Studied with, Antony Tudor and Martha Graham. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), State University of New York, Oswego, 1997.
Principal dancer Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City, 1968—1974. Artistic director Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, since 1974. Panelist National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts.