Virginia Alma Fairfax Johnson

Background

Johnson, Virginia Alma Fairfax was born on January 25, 1950 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of James Lee and Madeline Johnson.

Education

Student, public schools graduate, Academy Washington School Ballet.

Career

Principal ballerina, Dance Theatre Harlem, New York City, since 1969; principal dancer, Star World Ballet, Australia, 1979. Guest artist Washington Ballet, Capitol Ballet, Detroit Symphony, Eugene Ballet, 9th International Festival of Dance in Cuba, 1984, 10th Festival, 1986.

Achievements

• Virginia Alma Fairfax Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy Ballerina by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Alpha Kappa Alpha (honorary).

Connections

Father:

James Lee

Mother:

Madeline Johnson