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4 picks · 1982–1990

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THE TIRESIAS FACTOR
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PROFILE of choreographer Peter Anastos. What choreographer enjoys the unique distinction of having been a prima ballerina? For 3 years, from 1975 to 1978, …

II-THE PRODIGAL
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PROFILE of ballet dancer & director of the Miami City Ballet Edward Villella & discussion of the Balanchine ballet, "The Prodigal Son" which Villella is …

MAKING WORK
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PROFILE of dancers David Gordon and Valda Setterfield. Their group, of which Gordon is director, is the Pick Up Company. In the fall of 1981 they took part…