Background
Carter, William Lynn was born on March 21, 1936 in Durant, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Noah Lee and Mae Belle (Lynn) Carter.
Carter, William Lynn was born on March 21, 1936 in Durant, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Noah Lee and Mae Belle (Lynn) Carter.
Educational public schools.
Soloist, American Ballet Theatre, New York City, 1957-1959;
principal dancer, New York City Ballet Company, 1959-1962;
principal dancer, Martha Graham Dance Company, 1972-1988;
principal dancer, Pearl Lang Dance Company, 1973-1988. Founder, co-artistic director 1st Chamber Dance Quartet, New York City, 1961-1969;founder, artistic director, principal dancer Ballet Espanol Company, 1979-1988, William Carter Dance Ensemble, New York City, 1989-1988. Artist-in-residence University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1979, Portland State University, 1976.
Choreographer-artist-in residence Eastern Illinois U., 1978-1979. Guest artist Maia Alba Spanish Dance Company, 1976. Artistic director, resident choreographer Chamber Dance Theatre, 1978.
Teacher American Ballet Theatre School, 1980. Concert soloist.
Member American Guild Museum Artists.