Gelsey Kirkland
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About
American ballerina known for her lead roles in productions of The Firebird and The Nutcracker.
Before Fame
At age fifteen, she became a member of the New York City Ballet.
Trivia
She co-wrote Dancing On My Grave and an autobiography entitled The Shape Of Love.
Family Life
Her marriage to Greg Lawrence ended in divorce. She later wed choreographer Michael Chernov.
Associated With
She performed with some of the top ballet dancers in the world, including Mikhail Baryshnikov .
