Tanaquil LeClercq
Dancer

Tanaquil LeClercq Net Worth

Tanaquil LeClercq was a legendary ballet dancer born in France on October 2, 1929. She was a prominent member of the New York City Ballet until 1965, when she was struck with polio and became paralyzed from the waist down. Despite her disability, she continued to teach ballet and inspire others.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 2, 1929
Birth Place France
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 31, 2000 (age 71)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $2.6 billion (2024)

About

Legendary ballet Dancer remembered for being a prominent member of the New York City Ballet. In 1965, she was stricken with polio and became a Teacher despite being paralyzed from the waist down.

Before Fame

She earned a scholarship to attend the School of American Ballet in 1941.

Trivia

Ironically, prior to her diagnosis, she performed in a production at a polio benefit in which she played a paralyzed polio victim.

Family Life

She was married to revered Choreographer George Balanchine from 1952 to 1969.

Associated With

She performed in roles created specifically for her by notable choreographers like Merce Cunningham.

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