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Janet Sassoon
JANET SASSOON has had two careers,
fi rst as a ballerina with an international
reputation and now as a classical dance
teacher and coach in international
demand.
At age seven, Miss Sassoon began he...view moreJANET SASSOON has had two careers,
fi rst as a ballerina with an international
reputation and now as a classical dance
teacher and coach in international
demand.
At age seven, Miss Sassoon began her
training with the San Francisco Ballet.
By age ten, Miss Sassoon was performing
in roles with the San Francisco Opera
and Ballet companies. At fi fteen, she
moved to Paris to continue her studies
with Leo Staats, Lubov Egorova,
Olga Preobrajenska, and Mathilde
Kschessinska. Miss Sassoon joined the
internationally renowned Grand Ballet
du Marquis de Cuevas as one of its
youngest soloists.
Returning to America, she danced in
guest appearances with the Chicago
and Utah Ballets as well with the San
Francisco Ballet. She joined the Berlin
Ballet as prima ballerina touring Europe
with the company.
Miss Sassoon earned a reputation as one
of Europe’s leading dramatic ballerinas.
She also toured with the company
throughout Europe, South America, and
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