Merrill Ashley
Merrill Ashley | |
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| Born | Linda Michelle Merrill December 2, 1950 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | School of American Ballet |
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| Spouse |
Kibbe Fitzpatrick (m. 1974) |
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| Former groups | New York City Ballet |
Linda Michelle Merrill (born December 2, 1950), known professionally as Merrill Ashley, is an American former ballet dancer and répétiteur. She joined the New York City Ballet in 1967, was promoted to principal dancer in 1977, and retired in 1997. She is one of the last dancers to have worked with George Balanchine, and coaches his works since she stopped performing.